

Assistant Instructor
Offered by Aquarius Dive Shop
Monterey Bay, California
Course Description
The PADI Assistant Instructor course at Aquarius Divers is your first step into dive leadership, preparing you to supervise dive activities and assist in teaching PADI courses. This professional-level certification focuses on developing your instructional abilities, allowing you to gain experience while helping train new divers. You will learn to mentor divemasters and assistant instructors, and gain experience in course and in-water supervision. The program emphasizes practical application, ensuring you are well-prepared for the responsibilities of an instructor. This course is conducted under the PADI certification standards, a globally recognized leader in diver education.
While specific dive site details and monthly climate data for Aquarius Divers' location are not provided in the input, this course is designed to be conducted in environments suitable for PADI training. Typically, PADI Assistant Instructor training involves practical application in open water environments that allow for depth progression and skill demonstration. Participants can expect to refine their skills in conditions that are conducive to learning and teaching, with a focus on safety and effective student management. The goal is to build confidence and competence in a real-world diving context.
What's included
- Equipo completo de buceo (jacket, regulador, traje, aletas, máscara, snorkel)
- Manual digital y material didáctico oficial PADI
- Tasas de certificación y emisión del carnet
- 4 inmersiones en aguas confinadas (piscina)
- 4 inmersiones en aguas abiertas con instructor
- Botellas de aire comprimido y plomos
- Seguro de buceo durante la formación
Requirements
- Edad mínima: 10 años (Open Water Junior) o 15 años (Open Water completo)
- Saber nadar 200 m sin parar (estilo libre, espalda o braza)
- Mantenerse a flote 10 minutos sin apoyo
- No padecer claustrofobia ni asma severa
- Cuestionario médico firmado (PADI) — si hay duda, certificado médico
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