Assistant Instructor

SDI Assistant Instructor in Colleyville Texas

The SDI Assistant Instructor Course at OCD Divers is the next step for divers who want to move from leadership into teaching. This program bridges the gap between Divemaster and Instructor, giving you real experience assisting with classes, teaching portions of courses, and developing the communication and demonstration skills needed to become a professional scuba educator. It is the ideal transition for divers preparing for the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor Course.

What You’ll Learn

This course follows SDI standards and provides hands‑on experience working directly with an SDI Instructor or Course Director. Training includes:

Teaching experience: Assist with real students and learn how to teach diving under supervision.
Skill demonstration: Perform all core scuba skills at instructor‑level quality.
Classroom and briefing techniques: Deliver academic presentations and conduct student briefings.
Student management: Learn how to supervise, coach, and support new divers during training.
Leadership development: Strengthen communication, problem‑solving, and group‑handling skills.
Professional responsibilities: Understand SDI standards, ethics, and the role of an Assistant Instructor.

Program Overview

The SDI Assistant Instructor Course includes academic development, confined water teaching sessions, and open water leadership evaluations. You will work alongside an active SDI Instructor or Course Director, gaining real teaching experience without the full responsibility of an instructor.

Prerequisites:

Minimum age 18
SDI Divemaster or equivalent
Current CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen Provider certifications
Minimum 60 logged dives (or 50 dives with 25 hours underwater time)

Where Training Takes Place

Training is conducted at OCD Divers in Colleyville, local Texas lakes, and additional dive locations as needed for teaching evaluations and student‑assistance sessions.

Required Gear

Assistant Instructor candidates must have a complete set of personal scuba equipment suitable for local training conditions, including exposure protection, cutting tools, surface signaling devices, and a dive computer. Additional professional‑level gear may be required.

Gear packages and rental options are available. Visit our continuing education gear options here: Continuing Education Diver Add On Options

What You Can Teach After Certification

Upon successful completion, SDI Assistant Instructors may:

Teach and certify SDI Snorkeling students
Conduct the SDI Inactive Diver / Refresher Course
Conduct Knowledge Quest reviews for the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Course under instructor supervision
Assist SDI Instructors during approved scuba courses
Supervise certified divers in environments similar to their training
Teach approved specialties after completing specialty instructor training