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Thank you for expressing an interest in becoming a PADI Instructor and thinking about a career in diving. It is both a privilege and a pleasure to be the one to introduce you to this fantastic industry! The most critical aspect of developing and maintaining a successful career in diving is to remember that the dive industry is a business. You can enjoy a rewarding career in the diving industry and together with the right exposure your opportunities are limitless.
The KEY TO SUCCESS is to obtain as much practical and educational experience as possible from the right people. Being a successful Instructor is more than just teaching scuba. In today’s market this is simply not enough. You need to understand the international diving industry, know and acknowledge the philosophy of the diving business and appreciate the ethical considerations.
I have been involved with Reef Divers since 1994. During this time, Reef Divers has introduced thousands of divers to the underwater world and has enabled hundreds more to teach and find a rewarding career in Scuba. We were the first PADI dive Center in South Africa, the first 5 star Dive Center , the first DSAT Tec Rec Center and the first Career Development Center! We are proudly the oldest PADI Dive Center in Southern Africa!
I actively manage a PADI five star IDC centre on a daily basis and have been doing so since 1998.
Other than being a PADI Course Director, I am also an ERFI Instructor Trainer, a qualified Cave diver, Close Circuit Rebreather Instructor trainer and DSAT TecRec Trimix Instructor trainer. As I am also an Instructor Trainer in most PADI specialties (except Ice… since we don’t have much in Africa…) – including Rebreathers- your training will certainly go beyond merely the recreational diving experience!
I still actively teach and have recently received 100 certifications in one year award from PADI – again! This means I know the industry, live and work in it, not just train Instructors. I have done in excess of 5000 dives and have personally certified over 1000 divers. Since 1998 my company has certified in excess of 7500 divers…this is experience not many Course Directors’ world wide has – and I want to share this experience with you.
Since I employ Instructors as well as place Instructors in the industry, I know exactly what values, qualities, attributes, skills and knowledge are required by prospective employers. I have introduced many Instructors to their current employers and have assisted Instructors in setting up and successfully running their own businesses. These are still my best friends and customers!
Let me share my knowledge and experience with you. Let me put YOU in the spotlight of this industry; let me help you begin your career with maximum impact – not as just another Instructor!
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Need some help? Have a question? Not sure if this is for you? Send me an email telling me what you have on your mind and i'll try my best to put you at ease! OR, even better, come in and visit me! Let's chat over a cup of coffee!
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976 Justice Mahomed St,
Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0181
bigb@idc-africa.com
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