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Remember how it felt the first time you got in the water?

Relive that amazing time with others, share their experiences and at the same time, earn extra income. Become an SSI Instructor!

Demand. The SSI Dealer Network is expanding so rapidly that the demand for full- and part-time SSI Instructors and Dive Control Specialists exceeds the supply. Therefore we support you with a Job Placement Service where you can find Job Offers and Job Search.

Income. There is no better way to make a living! As an SSI Instructor you will have the ability to work through retail dive centers, resorts, and live-aboards around the world.

Support. SSI Instructors have the added benefit of teaching through a scuba school run by an SSI Facility. As an instructor you have guaranteed access to professional facilities, training equipment, equipment service and repair, organized diving opportunities, quality promotional campaigns, group insurance and complete diver support. This allows you to avoid all the problems that arise for independents and frees you to do what you love: work with students.

Empowerment. SSIs Training Standards and Teaching System are the perfect blend of structure and flexibility. We teach you to be a professional educator capable of making adjustments to meet the challenges of your geographic area and the needs of your students.

Education. SSI`s Dive Leader Training Programs will teach you what it takes to work successfully in a retail environment or in resort areas, the ins and outs of the diving industry, how to sell dive trips and equipment, and what it takes to produce confident and comfortable divers.

Value. You possess business knowledge that other candidates don´t. Our expanded course content gives you an edge over “teaching only” programs which makes you a much more valuable, well-rounded employee.

Recognition. SSI Instructors are respected all over the world because of their reputation of training excellent divers. With over 2000 Facilities in 90 countries and educational materials translated into 15 languages, SSI is a major force in dive training.

Being an Instructor is a career you can truly enjoy. If you are looking for a career in diving, becoming an SSI Instructor is the best choice you can make. SSI is the only organization that not only trains you to teach others how to dive, but also teaches what you need to know to become a key player in the industry.

SSI Instructors can make a difference! As an instructor you can help the diving industry to continue to grow and thrive. Each new person that you train is a potential long-term customer for you as well as for the diving industry as a whole. By utilizing SSI`s advanced teaching techniques, “Comfort through Repetition” and “Diver Diamond Methodology”, you will have what it takes to develop committed, lifetime divers.

We support you with a job search database, the award-winning SSI Education System, over 35 years of experience in the business and more services than we can list. With over 2000 Facilities worldwide, there is a world of opportunity waiting for you.

For more information about Career Opportunities contact your SSI Instructor Training Facility or Scuba Schools International.