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Do you love the ocean and sharing your passion with other like-minded people? Do you wish your office was full of white sand and turquoise water? Are you ready to turn your passion for diving into a real career? Then you should sign up for the PADI Instructor Course and become a Scuba Diving Instructor! Our next IDC dates are coming up soon; from the 21st November - 2nd December 2022, and here's why we think you should sign up right away....
The decision to become a dive instructor can be a very difficult one. With so many choices of locations, lengths and internship styles out there it can be tricky to know where to start. Here at Scuba Junkie we offer a range of different options for the PADI Instructor Development Course, all of which are designed to not only give you the tools to pass your Instructor Exam, but to also become an amazing instructor after the course is over!
There are no right or wrong reasons for wanting to become a dive instructor. Many people have different reasons for wanting to take the course. Below are some of our personal favourites!
As a scuba diving instructor, you will spend a big part of your work-day underwater. You'll get to do what you love each day, and you'll get to introduce the incredible underwater world to others. Many of them will fall in love with the ocean just like you- and just like we did once... Watching the smile on your student's faces as they blow their first bubbles, see their first sea turtle, or come face to face with a whale shark - it's hard to explain the feeling but we can't think of much else that comes close to the same happiness!
There's no denying that scuba diving can drastically change your life. As an instructor you have the perfect opportunity to inspire others to live the life they dream of, and to overcome their fears and anxieties. For some it may help them become more confident in their daily lives. Some may catch the diving bug and have their holidays forever changed. Some may be inspired to live a more environmentally friendly life and work to protect the oceans, and some may even follow in your footsteps and pursue a diving career themselves.
As a scuba diving instructor, you'll be able to work in places others only dream of visiting. PADI is the most recognized dive agency in the world, so wherever you prefer to dive- whether it’s on tropical reefs, mountain lakes, or fresh water rivers, the PADI instructor certification is your golden ticket to the world!
We have been running IDC's from our Mabul Beach Resort for over 12 years, and we have a 100% success rate! You'll be taught by award-winning PADI Course Director Thien X. Do, who have taught thousands of people teach other people how to dive! We also have a fantastic team of experienced in-house instructors, who are more than happy to offer guidance and advice.
At Scuba Junkie, we keep IDC classes to a maximum of 10 people - with the average size a lot smaller - meaning each student gets the personal attention they need throughout the course. We believe the IDC should do more than just teach you how to pass the course, and we are dedicated to making you a responsible dive instructor with all the means to continue a successful career afterwards.
Scuba Junkie was founded by divers who are passionate about the marine environment. We believe that as divers and snorkelers, we are fortunate to be able to experience the joy and beauty of the underwater world, and that it is our responsibility to protect and conserve what we see. We run a range of different conservation projects which you can get involved with, from our on-site Mabul Turtle Hatchery, community outreach, regular beach and reef clean-ups and several yearly week-long conservation weeks.
By choosing Scuba Junkie, you will be learning how to teach diving at a dive centre who is committed to making the ocean a better place, and we want nothing more than to share our passion with you!
Without bias, the diving in this area is simply world-class! Just off our jetty, where you will be fine-tuning your underwater skills, you can see an incredible range of creatures – from huge green turtles, schooling reef fish, frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish and blue-ringed octopus.
And of course, just a short boat ride away you'll find Sipadan Island, commonly voted one of the best dive sites in the world. With hammerhead sharks, schooling barracuda and jackfish tornadoes, stunning drop-offs and thousands of turtles, Sipadan is truly deserving of its' title "world's best dive site".
We offer all IDC candidates a special 25% discount on our Sipadan packages! This is a great way to get those last few dives logged before your IDC, or treat yourself to some spectacular dives after passing your IE!! We promise you won't regret it....
We offer both 1 month, and 3 month internships designed to give you valuable real life experience.
Once you receive your instructor rating, subject to our instructors approval, you will be able to work towards certifying your very own 25 students, have hands on experience at an award-winning dive centre and increase your employability! At Scuba Junkie, we are always on the look out for enthusiastic, dedicated dive professionals to join our family. If you excel during your internship, don’t be surprised if you are approached by our dive managers to discuss potential career options with Scuba Junkie!
PADI Instructors are the most sought after dive professionals in the industry. As a dive instructor, you’ll be able to share your passion for the ocean and transform other people’s lives for the better, all whilst doing what you love every single day! Start a career that is unique, rewarding, lots of fun, and that allows you to work in exotic locations all over the world. If you love people, scuba diving, and want to lead an extraordinary life - become a PADI instructor with Scuba Junkie!
