Archive for February, 2010
Diving Instructor
So, whats it like becoming a diving instructor?
Becoming a Diving Instructor
This is my own personal opinion. I don’t think there are many people that are able to honestly say that they can do their hobby and get paid. That said the job of an instructor hold responsibilities. You are ultimatly responsible for your clients lives. The pay, well that can be poor, depending on where you are teaching, but the lifestyle, lifing in the sun (if you choose to) more than makes up for that I can assure you. I first became a diving instructor in the Dominican Republic. Working for Northern Coast Diving. At the time there was a team of 9 diving instructors, teaching all levels of PADI certification.
Any job that you do 5 or 6 days a week begins to seem like a JOB, even if its’s your hobby. The turnover of good instructors at a dive store is normally high. If you like travel, it is the perfect job. I worked in the dominican republic, then Hawaii. Apart from being a Diving Instructor, I also turned my hand to boat handling, so there are always other options that arise. Get your self on a good course, if you are young, free and single..or with another diver 
….. Becoming a Diving Instructor is a fullfilling occupation, that I would recommend.
Paul Bradbury, PADI Master Instructor. (Over 1000 Students certified) PADI, SDI, SDI.
On the boats
Your job is your hobby
