Description

Gap Year PADI Dive Instructor Program

Are you ready to take the next step in your diving career? Our 8-month PADI Dive Instructor Internship Program prepares you to become a professional dive educator. You will gain world-class training, practical experience, and leadership skills that open doors to a career anywhere in the world. With this program, you do more than dive you inspire others to explore the ocean.

Why Choose the PADI Instructor Path?

Becoming a PADI Instructor is one of the most rewarding goals in diving. You will not only improve your own skills, but also learn how to teach others safely and effectively. As a PADI professional, you can work at dive resorts, live aboard boats, or travel the globe while doing what you love.

What’s Included

This internship gives you all the essential training to succeed:
• PADI Open Water, Advanced, EFR, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, and Instructor certification. Each stage builds confidence and teaching ability.
• Free scuba gear use up until the Divemaster course, so you can train without extra expenses.
• Direct mentorship from expert PADI instructors. They guide you step by step, giving feedback, support, and career advice.

In addition, you will gain valuable teaching practice while assisting on real courses during your Gap Year PADI Dive Instructor Program This ensures you are fully prepared to lead students once you qualify.

Diving Requirements

To become a PADI Instructor, you must log 100 dives.
• 17 dives are completed during your courses.
• 83 dives are added through the internship.

As a result, you gain steady practice and diverse experience. By the end, you can confidently supervise and teach divers in different conditions.

Accommodation and Lifestyle

Affordable housing is available for the full 8 months. You will live close to the dive center, making daily training simple. At the same time, you’ll be part of a lively community of PADI professionals, sharing experiences and building lifelong friendships.

Duration and Cost
• The program lasts 8 months, allowing plenty of time for development and real-world practice.
• The total cost is R151,000, which includes courses, dives, and accommodation.

Begin Your Career as a PADI Instructor

This program is your chance to join the world’s most recognized dive organisation PADI. You will gain skills, certifications, and the confidence to teach diving anywhere. More importantly, you will inspire new divers, protect the ocean, and enjoy a career filled with adventure.

Take the plunge today and become a certified PADI Dive Instructor.