Freediving Assistant Instructor

The Fun Part

If your heart beats for freediving, the SSI Freediving Assistant Instructor course is the first step to take to share your freediving passion! Once certified, you will be able to teach the Snorkel Diver, Try Freediving, Basic, Freediving and Pool Freediving courses, plus the upgrade options to the most popular pool freediving specialties and more. Come and get started today so you can start to share the joy and adventure of Freediving! 

Who should take this program?

Do you enjoy freediving yourself and want to help spread the sport and lifestyle through conducting introductory and pool freediving programs? Then this course is perfect for you! Come and turn your favorite hobby into your career! Through the course you get to refine your own freediving skills and knowledge and learn how to pass it on. To enroll in the program you need to be at least 18 years old, pass a medical examination and fill all of the requirements of option 1 OR 2. 

• Option 1: have a minimum of 50 logged in-water freediving sessions, hold the Freediver certification and the training techniques specialty from SSI or an equivalent agency.
• Option 2: Hold the training techniques specialty, the SSI Basic Freediving Instructor qualification and have issued at least 25 basic freediving certifications. 

What will you learn?

Through the 6 days of the course, you will refine your own freediving skills while learning how to teach freediving to others. Through various academic sessions, in-water training and practical sessions simulating real-life teaching experiences, you will receive a well-rounded education to be an Assistant Freediving Instructor. The main topics covered in the course include: 

• Being an SSI professional and your duties
• Freediving equipment, how to choose the right ones and how to care for it
• How to organize and administer programs
• How to organize and conduct both academic and poo/confined water sessions
• Relaxation and breathing techniques
• Safety and risk management during training
• Content and training methods for all of the courses you will be qualified to teach and certify (Try Freediving, Basic Freediving, Pool Freediving and assisting for higher level courses)

You will need to complete the academic sections 1-6, a water fitness test, pass all the practical application sessions required as well as a final exam in order to be certified.

By being an Assistant Freediving Instructor you will be able to teach, supervise and certify basic freediving and try freediving, pool freediving and also act as a certified assistant at various capacities to higher level training programs. It should be noted that as an Assistant Freediving Instructor you cannot certify or  independently conduct open water sessions for SSI Freediver or higher.

What freediving gear will you use?

You will use all the basic freediving gear such as a freediving mask, fins, wetsuit, weight system and safety buoy and lines. If you have any of your own gear you are encouraged to use it, but all gear necessary for the course will also be provided by the dive center.

Our instructors would be delighted to help you with picking out personal equipment right for your goals and needs. Our center also has an in-house store with a range of freediving equipment for sale.

What learning materials will you need?

When you sign up to the program you will receive access to the SSI Freediving Instructor (where you only need to complete sections 1-6 for this course) online learning materials which can be used through the SSI Website/App. These consist of text and video material as well as knowledge reviews and can be downloaded for offline use. Before starting your in-person sessions, you should work through and complete the eLearning at your own pace.

During the in-person parts of your training you will receive a variety of academic and practical sessions both on land and in the water to prepare you as best as we can.

Additional information

The course generally takes 6 days but can be adapted to your personal goals and needs.

When you sign up for the course we can also help you with finding convenient accommodation on the island that fits your budget. 

Come, become a dive professional, make friends for life and enjoy the laid back vibe of our Greek paradise island!