AccommodationThis program provides the skills, concepts, and teaching experience necessary to become a successful SSI Assistant Instructor. You will learn the SSI teaching system and philosophy, how to assist instructors, and how to independently teach a variety of SSI training programs. Candidates who complete this program can earn the SSI Assistant Instructor rating or continue their training up to the SSI Open Water Instructor level.
At Pura Vida Pro, we have the right course for you to emerge as a complete professional in recreational diving. In our intensive course, you will receive the training and be ready to work as an Instructor Assistant.
You will have continuous contact with the Instructor Trainer, who will provide you with personal advice and guidance for your prior studies. With hundreds of professionals already trained in various places around the world, they have great teaching and pedagogical skills.
The course focuses on preparing you to work as an Assistant Instructor, fully immersing you in the SSI System.
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We have prepared a comprehensive program both physically and theoretically so that you graduate from the school as a true Assistant Instructor.
- Practical Modules
- Presentations
- Confined & Open Water Practices
- Workshops
Includes:
- ASS Instructor Reference Slates
- ASS INST Candidate Workbook
- Lesson Planning Slates
- Questionnaires and exams for foundational courses
- Instructor Manual
- +18 years old.
- Minimum of 75 dives
- To have the following SSI certifications in active status or equivalents issued by a recognized diving training agency: Divemaster.
- Medical certificate: Be fit. It is necessary to wait a minimum of 24 hours after completing your dives to travel off the island.
This program provides the skills, concepts, and teaching experience necessary to become a successful SSI Assistant Instructor. You will learn the SSI teaching system and philosophy, how to assist instructors, and how to independently teach a variety of SSI training programs. Candidates who complete this program can earn the SSI Assistant Instructor rating or continue their training up to the SSI Open Water Instructor level.
At Pura Vida Pro, we have the right course for you to emerge as a complete professional in recreational diving. In our intensive course, you will receive the training and be ready to work as an Instructor Assistant.
You will have continuous contact with the Instructor Trainer, who will provide you with personal advice and guidance for your prior studies. With hundreds of professionals already trained in various places around the world, they have great teaching and pedagogical skills.
The course focuses on preparing you to work as an Assistant Instructor, fully immersing you in the SSI System.
-
We have prepared a comprehensive program both physically and theoretically so that you graduate from the school as a true Assistant Instructor.
- Practical Modules
- Presentations
- Confined & Open Water Practices
- Workshops
Includes:
- ASS Instructor Reference Slates
- ASS INST Candidate Workbook
- Lesson Planning Slates
- Questionnaires and exams for foundational courses
- Instructor Manual
- +18 years old.
- Minimum of 75 dives
- To have the following SSI certifications in active status or equivalents issued by a recognized diving training agency: Divemaster.
- Medical certificate: Be fit. It is necessary to wait a minimum of 24 hours after completing your dives to travel off the island.
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| Course price | 895€ per person |
| Price Includes | ✓ Assistant Instructor reference slates ✓ Assistant Instructor Candidate Workbook ✓ Lesson planning slates ✓ Questionnaires and exams for fundamental courses ✓ Instructor Manual ✓ Practical Modules ✓ Pool and Open Water Practices |
| The price does not include | Transfers to the dive center |
Frequently Asked Questions
This program provides the skills, concepts, and teaching experience necessary to become a successful SSI Assistant Instructor. You will learn the SSI teaching system and philosophy, how to assist instructors, and how to independently teach a variety of SSI training programs.
The course focuses on preparing you to work as an Assistant Instructor by fully introducing you to the SSI system.
During the program, you will learn and practice:
- How to use SSI training standards and all the administrative aspects of a course
- How to prepare a theoretical or water class
- How to give an academic presentation
- How to teach diving skills in confined waters
- +18 years old
- Have logged a minimum of 75 open water dives totaling 50 hours or more. (nota: los estándares requieren mínimo 60 para empezar y 75 para acabar. Durante tu curso aquí hacemos solo inmersiones de confinadas con lo cual necesitas el mínimo de 75 para la certification)
- To have the following SSI certifications in active status or equivalents issued by a recognized diving training agency: Divemaster.
Throughout all water training, as a diving professional, you must be equipped with a properly fitted Total Diving System.
As a professional, you must be equipped with at least all the student equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy compensator with mechanical inflator, weighting system, air supply system with tank, primary regulator and alternate air source, dive computer, wetsuit suitable for the environment), in addition to:
- A Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
- An emergency signaling device on the surface
- A cutting tool
- A compass
Candidates of the Diving Professional programs must use a professional-level Total Diving System.
The training during this course takes place in Playa Flamingo, which is very convenient for practicing diving skills.
Check the dates with our PRO department. We usually have courses organized in May/June and then in November/December.
Ideally, you should already have your own equipment since your Divemaster course. If you are missing any part of the equipment, we can help you here (depending on size availability, etc.), as we have a dive shop.
Professional courses require dedication when it comes to learning—there is a lot of material to cover, and we facilitate this learning, but we need you to come to your courses prepared. When you enroll in the courses, you will receive a link with access to the courses, and that will be the time to start preparing!
In addition, we provide you with a guide with assignments for home, so you can ensure that you have everything read thoroughly.
Yes, the requirements can be completed in a flexible order so that we can tailor the speed and teaching to your needs.
You will obtain the SSI certifications for:
- Assistant Instructor
- Perfect Buoyancy Specialty Instructor.
What does this mean?
An active Assistant Instructor can teach, supervise, and issue recognition cards or certifications for Try Scuba, Scuba Skills Update, and Perfect Buoyancy.
In addition to the tasks of a SSI Divemaster, an active Assistant Instructor can also:
- Teach the academic sessions and pool/confined water sessions of the Open Water Diver program under the indirect supervision of an active Open Water Instructor.
- Supervise and directly evaluate the surface skills during the open water training dives of the Open Water Diver program under the indirect supervision of an active Open Water Instructor.
- Become a Specialty Instructor for some SSI specialty programs.
- Enroll in an Instructor Training Course.
- Complete the online SSI Explorer Instructor update.
All instructors have become professionals with us so they fit our teaching philosophy and have not only their own experience but also that of their instructors and peers who have been in the dive industry for decades.
No matter what level of diving you have, we will accompany you every step of the way – combining your effort and dedication with our support.
You will have your assigned Divemaster Instructor upon arrival, who will take care of your needs during the courses. However, during the training, you will take courses with different professionals so that you can learn from everyone.
Additionally, our team is proud to have two Instructor Trainers, Sebastian Ceriani and Raúl Anaya, both with over 1,300 certifications and 12 years of combined experience. They are supported by two Assistant Instructor Trainers, and our goal is to train you to be a comfortable and knowledgeable Divemaster, preparing you to continue your training as a diving instructor.
Contact us and solve them! You can do it by phone on whatsapp, by email or from this page.
More Information
| Course price | 895€ per person |
| Price Includes | ✓ Assistant Instructor reference slates ✓ Assistant Instructor Candidate Workbook ✓ Lesson planning slates ✓ Questionnaires and exams for fundamental courses ✓ Instructor Manual ✓ Practical Modules ✓ Pool and Open Water Practices |
| The price does not include | Transfers to the dive center |
Frequently Asked Questions
This program provides the skills, concepts, and teaching experience necessary to become a successful SSI Assistant Instructor. You will learn the SSI teaching system and philosophy, how to assist instructors, and how to independently teach a variety of SSI training programs.
The course focuses on preparing you to work as an Assistant Instructor by fully introducing you to the SSI system.
During the program, you will learn and practice:
- How to use SSI training standards and all the administrative aspects of a course
- How to prepare a theoretical or water class
- How to give an academic presentation
- How to teach diving skills in confined waters
- +18 years old
- Have logged a minimum of 75 open water dives totaling 50 hours or more. (nota: los estándares requieren mínimo 60 para empezar y 75 para acabar. Durante tu curso aquí hacemos solo inmersiones de confinadas con lo cual necesitas el mínimo de 75 para la certification)
- To have the following SSI certifications in active status or equivalents issued by a recognized diving training agency: Divemaster.
Throughout all water training, as a diving professional, you must be equipped with a properly fitted Total Diving System.
As a professional, you must be equipped with at least all the student equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy compensator with mechanical inflator, weighting system, air supply system with tank, primary regulator and alternate air source, dive computer, wetsuit suitable for the environment), in addition to:
- A Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
- An emergency signaling device on the surface
- A cutting tool
- A compass
Candidates of the Diving Professional programs must use a professional-level Total Diving System.
The training during this course takes place in Playa Flamingo, which is very convenient for practicing diving skills.
Check the dates with our PRO department. We usually have courses organized in May/June and then in November/December.
Ideally, you should already have your own equipment since your Divemaster course. If you are missing any part of the equipment, we can help you here (depending on size availability, etc.), as we have a dive shop.
Professional courses require dedication when it comes to learning—there is a lot of material to cover, and we facilitate this learning, but we need you to come to your courses prepared. When you enroll in the courses, you will receive a link with access to the courses, and that will be the time to start preparing!
In addition, we provide you with a guide with assignments for home, so you can ensure that you have everything read thoroughly.
Yes, the requirements can be completed in a flexible order so that we can tailor the speed and teaching to your needs.
You will obtain the SSI certifications for:
- Assistant Instructor
- Perfect Buoyancy Specialty Instructor.
What does this mean?
An active Assistant Instructor can teach, supervise, and issue recognition cards or certifications for Try Scuba, Scuba Skills Update, and Perfect Buoyancy.
In addition to the tasks of a SSI Divemaster, an active Assistant Instructor can also:
- Teach the academic sessions and pool/confined water sessions of the Open Water Diver program under the indirect supervision of an active Open Water Instructor.
- Supervise and directly evaluate the surface skills during the open water training dives of the Open Water Diver program under the indirect supervision of an active Open Water Instructor.
- Become a Specialty Instructor for some SSI specialty programs.
- Enroll in an Instructor Training Course.
- Complete the online SSI Explorer Instructor update.
All instructors have become professionals with us so they fit our teaching philosophy and have not only their own experience but also that of their instructors and peers who have been in the dive industry for decades.
No matter what level of diving you have, we will accompany you every step of the way – combining your effort and dedication with our support.
You will have your assigned Divemaster Instructor upon arrival, who will take care of your needs during the courses. However, during the training, you will take courses with different professionals so that you can learn from everyone.
Additionally, our team is proud to have two Instructor Trainers, Sebastian Ceriani and Raúl Anaya, both with over 1,300 certifications and 12 years of combined experience. They are supported by two Assistant Instructor Trainers, and our goal is to train you to be a comfortable and knowledgeable Divemaster, preparing you to continue your training as a diving instructor.
Contact us and solve them! You can do it by phone on whatsapp, by email or from this page.
