Open Water Instructor

Would you like to turn the ocean into your workplace? We offer guidance of experienced instructors, an individual approach, a high level of professionalism, and most importantly dozens of dive sites and loads of fun! During the DM internship, you will complete the Science of diving specialty and get additional diving knowledge to be able to assist with the SSI courses and be able to conduct excursion dives with Open Water Diver students. Additionally, you will be able to qualify as a training specialist for ecology courses. You will spend the extra time learning about the work in the dive center. You'll join us at our dives, you will get hands-on experience with everyday operations at the center, get a lot of practice working with real customers and we’ll make sure to push your diving skills to another level. We will guide you through your internship with helpful tips for your future career. The requirements for this course is to be a Dive Guide with 60 logged dives but don’t worry, if you need to, we can get you there before you start. Please note that this is not a “work for certification” situation; we conduct our courses professionally and we make sure you’ll have a lifetime experience. Sounds good? Don’t hesitate to contact us at info@oceandreamstenerife.com or by Whatsapp at +34 687 45 01 11. Price of the internship: 800 euro Length: 1 month Included: Training, Certification, Materials, Membership fee for a year, Unlimited dives Not Included: Gear rental, Additional courses What is the difference between DM and DG? SSI Dive Guide is the first professional level in diving. You learn how to lead certified divers and conduct snorkeling tours. SSI Divemaster is the second professional level in diving with more theoretical diving knowledge required. You can do the same as Dive Guide plus you will be able to assist on SSI courses and can become an ecology programs training specialist. This level is a prerequisite for assistant instructor rating and for other continuing professional diving education programs. What else we can offer to you If you decide to go pro with us, we are able to offer you dive gear for discounted prices from one of our partners. We can also offer you unbeatable discounted prices for continuing education such as specialties, or basic courses in case you need to reach a certain level before enrolling in a DG or DM course. We can help you to find accommodation in the area. Why to choose us Even though we are a young dive center on this Island, our dive center has a lot of experience with diving. The current dive center owner has previously owned dive centers in Croatia and the Czech Republic and brought more than 30 years of experience in the diving industry with him to this dive center. Our team consists of a mixture of young and senior dive professionals which gives two different views to the DM and DG candidates. We try to conduct our courses based on an individual approach to fulfill the different needs of each of the candidates. We can offer to teach you how to be a dive professional from A to B, meaning that at the end of your internship you would know everything from compressor usage to customer service. Our customers vary from snorkelers, beginners to experienced divers which gives you insight into how to deal with each of the categories.

The SSI Scuba Diver program, which utilizes online instruction, confined space dives and open water dives, is the perfect foundation for gaining diver confidence and safety. With an SSI professional, you'll learn everything you need to dive in open water to depths of up to 12 meters. In this program, you will complete almost half of the training in the Open Water Diver course and can easily increase your certification. Just complete the remaining academic lessons and confined water training and two open water training dives.

If you can't decide which specialty is the best choice for you, sign up for the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! In this program, you can try out different specializations before deciding on the fully specialized programs. It's a great way to get a feel for what advanced diver training entails and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver program, you will try 5 different specializations. In each specialization, you will complete one open water training dive after a detailed briefing with an SSI instructor. With this trial program of specializations, you will have complete freedom when diving. At any time in the future, you can take the complete specialization programs and count your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

Many of the best dive sites are wrecks. These impressive objects attract an unusually high concentration of life and give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in living history during your dive. There's nothing like wreck diving, and SSI Wreck Diving's specialization will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a safe and confident wreck diver. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and confined water diving, you will learn how to safely conduct non-penetration wreck dives to depths of up to 30 meters. You will also practice your wreck diving skills during open water training dives. All this will ensure that you enjoy wreck diving with confidence and get the most out of every dive. Upon completion of this program, you will earn your SSI Wreck Diving specialty certification. Continue your adventures and become a wreck diver. Get started online today!

In the SSI Basic Diver program, you'll learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving down to 12 meters with an SSI professional. It's a great way to try scuba diving and explore the underwater world around you more thoroughly. The entire Basic Diver program can be counted towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs over the next 6 months, so you can easily continue your diving adventure.

SSI's specialized Diver Stress and Rescue program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to recognize stress, how to prevent accidents, and learn practical techniques for performing rescue procedures and providing emergency assistance. Through a combination of pool and open water training, you will be well prepared and confident in dealing with emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

SSI Specialty Instructor certification is very easy. The training is the same as for the instructor level, except that you register for each specialty seminar you would like to teach. You can also teach your desired specialty program with an experienced instructor, or you can ask SSI directly to review your experience. If you teach enough specialization programs, you automatically qualify for Advanced Open Water Instructor certification.

React Right SSI is a first aid course that provides you with the training and knowledge needed to provide first aid in the event of a medical emergency. In this flexible diving program, you can choose which topics you want to learn, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about administering oxygen in diving emergencies and the basics of using an automated external defibrillator (AED). With a combination of theoretical sections and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need to respond in emergency situations. By the time you gain certification, you will be able to act as a paramedic, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency. Earn certification for the SSI React Right specialty. Get started today!

Would you like to turn the ocean into your workplace? We offer guidance of experienced instructors, an individual approach, a high level of professionalism, and most importantly dozens of dive sites and loads of fun! During the 7-days long DG course, you will learn everything necessary to become a professional dive guide. Dive briefings will become easy for you. You will learn about different types of diving and the environment. You will simply be able to safely lead dives with certified divers. Additionally, you will be able to lead snorkeling tours. The requirements for this course are to have Stress and Rescue specialty and 40 logged dives but don’t worry, if you need to, we can get you there before you start. Please note that this is not a “work for certification” situation; we conduct our courses professionally and we make sure you’ll have a lifetime experience. Sounds good? Don’t hesitate to contact us at info@oceandreamstenerife.com or by Whatsapp at +34 687 45 01 11. Price of course: 710 euro Length: 7 days Included: Training, Certification, Materials. Not Included: Gear rental,Membership fee for a year, Accommodation. Additional courses What is the difference between DM and DG? SSI Dive Guide is the first professional level in diving. You learn how to lead certified divers and conduct snorkeling tours. SSI Divemaster is the second professional level in diving with more theoretical diving knowledge required. You can do the same as Dive Guide plus you will be able to assist on SSI courses and can become an ecology programs training specialist. This level is a prerequisite for assistant instructor rating and for other continuing professional diving education programs. What else we can offer to you If you decide to go pro with us, we are able to offer you dive gear for discounted prices from one of our partners. We can also offer you unbeatable discounted prices for continuing education such as specialties, or basic courses in case you need to reach a certain level before enrolling in a DG or DM course. We can help you to find accommodation in the area. Why to choose us Even though we are a young dive center on this Island, our dive center has a lot of experience with diving. The current dive center owner has previously owned dive centers in Croatia and the Czech Republic and brought more than 30 years of experience in the diving industry with him to this dive center. Our team consists of a mixture of young and senior dive professionals which gives two different views to the DM and DG candidates. We try to conduct our courses based on an individual approach to fulfill the different needs of each of the candidates. We can offer to teach you how to be a dive professional from A to B, meaning that at the end of your internship you would know everything from compressor usage to customer service. Our customers vary from snorkelers, beginners to experienced divers which gives you insight into how to deal with each of the categories.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your diving buddies and become a diving ambassador by completing the Divemaster program. All you need to get started is 40 logged/verified dives and certification in deep diving, navigation, night diving & limited visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dive experiences in each area plus dive load & rescue. Upon successful completion of the Divemaster program, you will be certified as a dive guide. If you are interested in turning your passion into a profession as a certified dive guide, teaching environmental programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is to upgrade to Divemaster with a minimum of 60 logged/verified dives. You can upgrade to Divemaster immediately or anytime later by self-studying the Science of Diving materials and passing the digital final exam that will make you an SSI professional. There are thousands of job opportunities around the world for the next generation of highly skilled divers.