IDC Staff Instructor
JOIN THE ELITE.
HELP TRAIN THE NEXT GENERATION.
TAKE YOUR INSTRUCTOR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
DON’T JUST TEACH DIVERS. HELP DEVELOP INSTRUCTORS.
The PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course prepares experienced PADI instructors to help teach, mentor, and support instructor candidates throughout the PADI Instructor Development Course.
Train with Jack’s Diving Locker in Kona, Hawaii and develop your skills in teaching, evaluation, counseling, and instructor development through independent study, classroom sessions, guided training, and hands-on experience.
Teach instructors. Build leaders. Help shape the future of diving.
BECOME PART OF THE TEAM.
Talk with our professional team about IDC Staff Instructor training, upcoming course dates, and your path toward becoming part of the instructor-development team.
CONTACT US ABOUT IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR →808-329-7585 | 1-800-345-4807
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IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR
FROM INSTRUCTOR TO MENTOR.
Becoming an IDC Staff Instructor is about more than adding another professional rating. It’s about learning how to teach, evaluate, mentor, and support the next generation of PADI instructors.
As an IDC Staff Instructor, you can independently teach and certify PADI Assistant Instructors at PADI 5 Star Dive Centers or Resorts, conduct IDC training segments alongside a Course Director, and evaluate instructor candidates as they develop their knowledge and skills.
READY TO JOIN THE IDC TEAM?
Talk with our professional team about course dates, requirements, and how to prepare for your IDC Staff Instructor training.
FROM INSTRUCTOR TO MENTOR.
HELP BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF DIVE PROFESSIONALS.
The IDC Staff Instructor course gives experienced instructors the opportunity to develop the skills needed to work within the PADI Instructor Development Course environment.
You’ll strengthen your ability to present information, evaluate instructor candidates, provide meaningful feedback, and support a Course Director throughout the IDC.
TEACH
Develop your ability to teach professional-level material and support Assistant Instructor training.
EVALUATE
Build experience evaluating knowledge development, confined-water presentations, and open-water teaching skills.
MENTOR
Learn how to provide constructive feedback and counseling while helping instructor candidates grow.
YOUR IDC STAFF TRAINING
COURSE COST
$1,500
2 days of IDC Staff Instructor training plus attendance at the full IDC.
Already a PADI Staff Instructor? You can audit the full Instructor Development Course for $450.
PADI Staff Instructor fees are paid directly to PADI.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- All PADI Staff Instructor materials
- PADI Staff Instructor Crew Pak
- Confined Water Presentation Evaluation slate
- Open Water Presentation Evaluation slate
- Tanks and weights
- Complimentary gear storage during the IDC
THE TRAINING
2 DAYS OF STAFF INSTRUCTOR TRAINING + FULL IDC PARTICIPATION.
Your Staff Instructor training is completed alongside the full Instructor Development Course, giving you the opportunity to experience the IDC from a professional staff perspective.
STAFF TRAINING
Develop presentation, evaluation, counseling, and mentoring skills while learning the responsibilities of an IDC Staff Instructor.
STAFF PARTICIPATION
Attend and participate in the complete IDC, working alongside the Course Director and instructor candidates.
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
Gain practical experience supporting presentations, evaluating candidates, and working within the IDC environment.
ARE YOU READY FOR STAFF INSTRUCTOR?
Before beginning your IDC Staff Instructor training, you’ll need to meet the professional prerequisites.
PREPARE LIKE A PROFESSIONAL.
REFINE THE SKILLS YOU’LL USE TO DEVELOP OTHER INSTRUCTORS.
IDC Staff Instructor training is also an opportunity to sharpen the skills you’ll use throughout your professional career.
DIVE THEORY & STANDARDS
Prepare for the knowledge and standards expectations involved in professional-level instructor development.
SKILL PRESENTATIONS
Practice and refine dive skills in preparation for Skill Evaluation Pre-assessment and professional-level demonstrations.
LEARN FROM THE IDC TEAM.
EXPERIENCE MATTERS. WHO YOU TRAIN WITH MATTERS.
Your development as an IDC Staff Instructor is shaped by the professionals you train with.
At Jack’s Diving Locker, you’ll work with an experienced instructional team in Kona while developing the skills needed to support future instructors.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED PADI PROFESSIONALS IN KONA.
Your Specialty Instructor training is shaped by the professionals guiding you through the process. Meet the team helping divers continue developing their knowledge, teaching skills, and professional experience.
SHANNON SHEA
PADI COURSE DIRECTOR
Shannon brings extensive professional diving and instructor-development experience to the team. Her focus is helping professional divers continue developing their teaching skills, knowledge, and confidence.
MEET SHANNON →
CIARA MICHAUD
PADI COURSE DIRECTOR
Ciara brings professional diving and instructional experience to the team. She works with professional divers to develop effective teaching habits, demonstrations, and confidence in the classroom and water.
MEET CIARA →
ELLE WESTON
MASTER INSTRUCTOR
Elle brings professional diving and instructional experience to Jack’s Diving Locker. Her focus is helping divers continue developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to grow in the dive industry.
MEET ELLE →THE PATH TO MASTER INSTRUCTOR.
The IDC Staff Instructor rating is a significant step in the PADI professional development pathway.
It is a prerequisite for the PADI Master Instructor rating, the highest PADI professional rating before becoming a Course Director.
Don’t just teach the next generation of divers. Help develop the professionals who will teach them.
PROFESSIONAL PERKS
MOST REGULAR-PRICED MERCHANDISE
DIVE BOAT TRIPS DURING THE COURSE
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROFESSIONAL GOALS.
Talk with our team about course dates, professional requirements, and how to prepare for IDC Staff Instructor training.
1-800-345-4807
Ali’i Drive
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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 JOIN THE IDC TEAM?
TEACH PROFESSIONALS. DEVELOP INSTRUCTORS. BUILD YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
Take the next step in your professional diving career with Jack’s Diving Locker in Kona, Hawaii.
