Wat zeggen onze Divemaster kandidaten
How to become a Dive instructor in 5 steps
Your ultimate life journey towards becoming a Dive Professional starts with Rich Coast Diving in Costa Rica. If you've ever dreamed of exploring the incredible underwater world and sharing your passion for diving with others, then this is the job for you ! Costa Rica, renowned for its biodiversity and stunning marine life, provides the perfect backdrop for your transformation from a recreational diver to a certified scuba diving instructor. Let's dive into the 5 steps involved in becoming a Dive Professional with Rich Coast Diving.
1. Understanding the Role of a Dive Professional
A Dive Professional is a highly trained and certified individual who is equipped to teach and guide divers of all levels. There are a wide variety of certifications that fall under the Dive Professional umbrella and the responsibilities that come with each.
2. Rich Coast Diving: Your Ideal Training Partner
Rich Coast Diving is a reputable Career Center, located in the scenic Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Hear from our Divemaster trainees about the advantages of choosing Rich Coast Diving for your dive education. Watch our video "A day in the life of a Divemaster".
3. Initiating Your Diving Education
Your journey begins with the Open Water Diver course, where you'll acquire the fundamental skills and knowledge required to explore the underwater realm. Delve into the course curriculum and the breathtaking dive sites you'll experience during the training.
After becoming an Open Water Diver, the Advanced Diver course takes your skills to new heights. Read more about our advanced course here. Safety is paramount in diving, and the Rescue Diver course in combination with First Aid training prepares you to handle emergencies and assist fellow divers effectively. Learn about the challenges and rewards of becoming a Rescue Diver.
4. The Path to Becoming a Dive Professional
The Divemaster course is the gateway to professional diving. Explore the extensive training involved, the mentorship you'll receive, and the opportunity to lead and inspire others. Rich Coast Diving offers an extensive Divemaster Program and you find all the information you need here. After becoming a certified divemaster the Instructor Training Course (ITC) prepares you for the role of Open Water Instructor. Learn more about the ITC here.
Specializing as a Dive Professional
Specialty Instructor Seminars
Diversify your skills and open up new opportunities by becoming a Specialty Instructor. From underwater photography to wreck diving, there's a range of specialties to choose from. Becoming a Divemaster Instructor is a significant accomplishment in your diving career. Learn more about the requirements and advantages of this prestigious recognition here.
5. The Dive Professional's Career Path
Our Career Development Program during the Divemaster Program prepares you to become a dive professional ready to be employed and start living the dream life. All divemasters and instructors that graduated from Rich Coast Diving have found employment in the Diving industry. And here at Rich Rich Coast diving we assist you exploring the diverse career opportunities available with finding your first dream job such as working at dive resorts, liveaboards, dive shops, and marine conservation organizations.
