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In search of an escape from the ordinary? Do you like adventure? Do you like to work with people? Becoming a professional scuba diving leader and scuba diving instructor might be just the career you are looking for. Go Pro Hawaii at Jack’s Diving Locker is the training program you need to transform your life!
Jack's Diving Locker, located in Kona, Hawaii, is your career development destination when it comes to professional scuba diving training. Jack's Diving Locker is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Resort with over 30 years in the dive industry. The friendly staff at Jack's Diving Locker will welcome you to the island and help you with whatever you may need. PADI Course Directors Elaine Blank and Warren d’Aquin are ready to guide you on your path to becoming a PADI Pro – one of the most sought after dive professionals on the planet!
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| DIVEMASTER COURSE: |
June 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| DIVEMASTER INTERNSHIP: |
10 - 12 days, variable schedule |
| IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR: |
Sept. 14 & 15 |
| EFR INSTRUCTOR COURSE: |
Sept. 16 |
| O2 PROVIDER / INSTRUCTOR |
Sept. 16 |
| INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE: |
Sept. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
| INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION: |
Sept. 25 & 26 |
| IDC WRAP-UP |
Sept. 26 |
| SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR COURSES: |
By Request |
DIVEMASTER COURSE:
The PADI Divemaster course is the first step in your new career as a
diving professional. Divemasters supervise a variety of dive
activities such as guiding certified divers on underwater tours and
assisting instructors with student divers. This course involves a
combination of knowledge development, diving skills, and stamina
testing along with an extensive internship program in real courses
with real students in real diving situations. Extras at Jack's Diving
Locker - guiding snorkelers on Kona's famous Manta Ray Night
Dive and the Jack's Boat Charter Skills training program with up to
three more days of complimentary boat dives.
Prerequisites:
Age 18 or older, PADI Rescue Diver certification, EFR training, medical clearance, 40 logged dives to start, 60 logged dives for certification. Duration: 5 full days plus 10 to 12 days of internship.
Cost $795 (min. of 2), PADI eLearning $210. Additional fees for
tax, materials, and PADI application fee. |
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ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR COURSE
The Assistant Instructor Course is also offered as a stand-alone program for Divemasters ready to gain more knowledge and experience in the PADI system of education. This program gives candidates the opportunity to divide their journey of instructor training into smaller increments that may help with scheduling and financing concerns. Certified Assistant Instructors act as instructional assistants and assume some teaching responsibilities.
Prerequisites:
Age 18 or older, Divemaster rating, proof of CPR and First Aid training within last 24 months, certified for at least 6 months, minimum 60 logged dives, and medical clearance. Duration: 4 days. Cost: $595. Additional fees for tax, materials, PADI eLearning and application fee.
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EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE INSTRUCTOR
This course is a prerequisite for becoming a PADI Instructor.
Includes CPR, First Aid, & AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
The EFR Instructor course will prepare and certify you to teach
this course to both divers and non-divers.
Prerequisite:
PADI EFR, Primary Care. Duration: 1 day. Cost: $195 plus tax, materials, and PADI application fee. |
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EMERGENCY OXYGEN PROVIDER / INSTRUCTOR
This course is designed to develop your skills and knowledge when
working with emergency oxygen units for diving related accidents
so you can teach others. This is a PADI Specialty Instructor course
and this certification counts toward the Master Scuba Diver Trainer
rating.
Prerequisite:
Certified Divemasters or higher. Duration 3
hours. Cost: $150 plus tax, materials, and PADI application fee.
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INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE
The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is the next step in
your career as a diving professional. Jack's Diving Locker is a
PADI Five Star Instructor Development Dive Resort with two PADI
Course Directors on staff. The IDC includes the Assistant
Instructor and Open Water Scuba Instructor courses.
During the IDC, candidates will work on knowledge development,
confined water skills, and open water skills. IDC candidates
prepare for the Instructor Examination (IE), a test administered
by PADI. Candidates will also go on a Two Tank Boat Trip
to observe what the pros do and practice their teaching skills. A
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor is a leader in diving education
and teaches a variety of PADI scuba certification courses from
beginners to advanced levels.
Prerequisites:
Age 18 or older, Divemaster rating, EFR Instructor, certified diver for at least 6 months, 60 logged dives before IDC, 100 logged dives before
examination, and medical clearance. Duration: 7 days.
Cost: $995 (min. of 2), PADI eLearning $330, PADI Dive Theory
on-line $115. Additional fees for tax, materials, PADI Instructor
Examination and PADI application fee. |
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SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSES
Move beyond OW Scuba Instructor and expand your teaching
skills and credentials with PADI Specialty Instructor courses:
Deep Diver $250 Digital UW Photo $150
Search & Recovery $250 UW Navigator $150
Enriched Air Diver $95
These courses will put you on the path to apply for the PADI
Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating. Prerequisites: IDC
candidate or OWSI. Duration varies. Package price $650 for all
5 Instructor Specialties. Plus tax and PADI application fees. |
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IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR
Enhance your professional credentials while learning how to
teach dive professionals with the PADI IDC Staff Instructor
course. Upon successful completion of this course, IDC Staff
Instructors can independently teach and certify Assistant
Instructors at PADI 5 Star dive centers, conduct IDC training
segments with a PADI Course Director, and evaluate instructor
knowledge development and skills.
Prerequisites:
Master Scuba, Diver Trainer rating, EFR Instructor. Duration: 2 days plus the 7 day IDC internship. Cost: $695 plus tax, materials, and PADI
application fee. |
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