How to Become a Master Scuba Diver Trainer

The Professional Association of Diving Instructors, or PADI, offers many diving certifications including Master Scuba Diver Trainer. The Master Scuba Diver Trainer title exemplifies not only a commitment to improve diving skills but also a commitment to help others improve their diving skills. Complete the requirements to become a Master Scuba Diver Trainer and turn your passion into a career.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Complete the diving certifications to become a Master Scuba Diver. Receive certifications in open water diving, advanced open water diving and rescue diving before you become a Master Scuba Diver.

2. Obtain the PADI Open Water Instructor certification by first becoming a Dive Master. Locate a PADI Dive Center near you to take courses. Find a listing of PADI Dive Centers at the PADI website.

3. Gain at least five PADI Specialty Instructor certifications. Courses include: cavern diver, altitude diver, dry suit diver, equipment specialist, ice diver, night diver, underwater naturalist, underwater navigator, multi-level diver, emergency oxygen provider among many others. Locate a complete listing of PADI specialty courses online at PADI.

4. Get the required experience. Earn a Master Instructor rating when you work as a PADI instructor for at least two years. Certify at least 150 PADI divers. Maintain your teaching status at a dive center and have the current Emergency First Response Instructor certification.

Resources

• Locate a PADI Dive Center near you.
• Find a complete listing of PADI specialty courses.

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