PADI Assistant Instructor
READY FOR YOUR NEXT LEVEL?
BECOME A PADI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR.
GO BEYOND DIVEMASTER. START LEARNING TO TEACH.
The PADI Assistant Instructor Course at Jack’s Diving Locker is your next step toward becoming a scuba instructor.
Build teaching experience, assist with real PADI courses, and learn alongside experienced dive professionals in Kona, Hawaii.
Build experience. Teach more. Get ready for what’s next.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Talk with our professional team about course dates, training, and what it takes to become a PADI Assistant Instructor.
808-329-7585 | 1-800-345-4807
WHY BECOME AN ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR?
BECAUSE DIVEMASTER ISN’T THE END OF THE JOURNEY.
As a Divemaster, you’ve learned how to lead divers. As an Assistant Instructor, you begin learning how to teach them.
The AI course gives you the opportunity to work alongside instructors, assist with PADI training, and develop the teaching skills and confidence you’ll need as you continue toward professional-level instruction.
BUILD EXPERIENCE
Get more hands-on experience working with students and supporting real PADI courses.
LEARN TO TEACH
Develop your ability to explain, demonstrate, and reinforce scuba skills in a learning environment.
PREPARE FOR MORE
Take another step toward your long-term goals in professional scuba instruction.
READY TO MOVE BEYOND DIVEMASTER?
Start building the experience and teaching skills that will take you to the next level.
TRAIN IN KONA. LEARN FROM PROFESSIONALS.
Train with Jack’s Diving Locker in Kona, Hawaii and gain experience in a real professional dive operation, surrounded by experienced instructors and some of the world’s most rewarding diving.
Build experience. Develop your teaching skills. Prepare for the next level.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR COURSE DETAILS
COURSE COST
$1,950
The Assistant Instructor course is completed in conjunction with an IDC.
Contact us for custom scheduling and combined-course pricing.
Your course includes the required PADI IDC eLearning and Crew Pak materials — a value of approximately $1,400.
A separate Assistant Instructor application fee is paid directly to PADI.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- PADI IDC eLearning
- PADI IDC Crew Pak materials
- Professional instruction
- Tanks and weights
- Complimentary personal gear storage
- On-site custom-built training pool
- Dedicated classroom facilities
- Transportation to open-water training sites
MORE THAN A RATING.
START DEVELOPING THE SKILLS OF AN INSTRUCTOR.
The Assistant Instructor course is where Divemaster experience starts turning into teaching experience.
You’ll work alongside experienced instructors and gain hands-on experience assisting with PADI courses while developing your ability to communicate, demonstrate skills, support students, and contribute to a professional learning environment.
TEACH
Begin developing the instructional skills needed to communicate scuba knowledge and skills clearly and effectively.
ASSIST
Work alongside instructors during real PADI courses and gain practical experience supporting students throughout their training.
ADVANCE
Expand your professional capabilities and build experience as you work toward your long-term goals in dive instruction.
LEARN FROM PROFESSIONALS.
EXPERIENCE MATTERS. WHO YOU TRAIN WITH MATTERS.
Your professional development is only as strong as the team helping you build it.
At Jack’s Diving Locker, you’ll train alongside an experienced instructional team with a focus on practical teaching skills, professional standards, and real-world experience.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Experienced professional instruction and mentorship throughout your professional development.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Professional guidance and hands-on experience throughout your Assistant Instructor training.
MASTER INSTRUCTOR
Additional mentorship and perspective from an experienced PADI professional.
Different perspectives. Experienced mentorship. One goal: helping you become a better dive professional.
READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL?
Before beginning your Assistant Instructor training, you’ll need to meet the following prerequisites:
DIVE SMART. DIVE WITH DAN.
DAN membership and dive accident insurance are strongly recommended for professional divers.
As you move further into the professional diving world, DAN provides access to diver-focused safety resources, medical information, and emergency assistance.
Membership and dive accident insurance are separate. Be sure you understand the coverage you carry as you begin working professionally.
THE TRAINING
CORE TRAINING
Develop your instructional knowledge through classroom, confined-water, and open-water training.
TEACHING SKILLS
Build your understanding of teaching methodology, course structure, standards, and the responsibilities of a professional educator.
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Put your developing instructional skills into practice in Kona’s real-world diving environment.
Custom scheduling is available upon request.
BUILD THE SKILLS TO TEACH.
CLASSROOM. CONFINED WATER. OPEN WATER.
The Assistant Instructor course combines the academic, teaching, and practical sides of professional dive instruction.
CLASSROOM
Develop your understanding of teaching methodology, PADI course structure, standards, and the responsibilities of a professional educator.
CONFINED WATER
Practice demonstrations and teaching techniques in our on-site custom-built training pool.
OPEN WATER
Put your developing instructional skills into practice while gaining experience in Kona’s unique diving environment.
WHY BECOME AN ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR?
Becoming an Assistant Instructor gives you the opportunity to begin taking on additional teaching responsibilities while continuing to develop your professional experience.
It can be an important step for Divemasters who want to become more comfortable in front of students, gain experience working alongside instructors, and prepare for the responsibilities of becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
BUILD CONFIDENCE
Practice teaching and communicating with students in a professional training environment.
GAIN EXPERIENCE
Assist with real PADI courses and learn how instructors manage students and training sessions.
PREPARE FOR WHAT’S NEXT
Develop the experience and teaching foundation needed for your continued professional growth.
Don’t just work toward the next certification. Build the experience that comes with it.
TRAIN IN KONA.
Learn in an environment built for professional divers.
Jack’s Diving Locker is a PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Resort with an on-site custom-built training pool, dedicated classroom facilities, experienced professional instructors, and access to Kona’s premier open-water dive sites.
Train alongside working dive professionals and experience what it’s like to move from leading dives to helping teach them.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Let’s talk about your professional diving goals and find the right schedule for you.
808-329-7585
1-800-345-4807
Coconut Grove Marketplace
Ali’i Drive
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Course Directors
Shannon Shea & Ciara Michaud
Master Instructor
Elle Brown
Final payment: 30 days before course start.
Cancellation: 30-day cancellation policy.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
- Valid credit card number required with reservation
- Final payment due 30 days prior to course start date
- 30-day cancellation policy
- Cancellations made less than 30 days before the course start date will result in a full charge
- Register for PADI eLearning by contacting pro@jacksdivinglocker.com
READY TO GO BEYOND DIVEMASTER?
Build your teaching skills. Expand your experience. Prepare for what’s next.
Train with Jack’s Diving Locker in Kona and take the next step in your professional diving career.
808-329-7585
pro@jacksdivinglocker.com
