PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
JACK'S DIVING LOCKER • KONA, HAWAII
TURN YOUR PASSION
INTO YOUR PROFESSION.
BECOME A PADI INSTRUCTOR IN KONA.
Take the next step in your diving career with an immersive PADI Instructor Development Course on the Big Island. Train with experienced Course Directors, sharpen your teaching skills, and prepare to lead the next generation of divers.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
JACK'S DIVING LOCKER • KONA, HAWAII
READY TO TAKE THE LEAD?
BECOME A PADI INSTRUCTOR
TURN YOUR PASSION FOR DIVING INTO A PROFESSIONAL CAREER.
Take the next step toward becoming a PADI Instructor with the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Jack's Diving Locker in Kona, Hawaii.
Train on the Big Island's Kona Coast in an environment built for professional development, with an on-site training pool, dedicated classroom facilities, experienced PADI Course Directors, and access to Kona's diverse open-water diving.
BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE. SHARPEN YOUR TEACHING SKILLS. PREPARE TO LEAD.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Talk with our professional team about IDC dates, requirements, and what to expect from your instructor training.
CONTACT US ABOUT IDC808-329-7585 | 1-800-345-4807
YOUR IDC TEAM
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS IN KONA.
Your IDC experience is shaped by the professionals guiding you through the process. Meet the team you'll be working with as you develop the knowledge, teaching skills, and confidence to become a PADI Instructor.
SHANNON SHEA
PADI COURSE DIRECTOR
Shannon brings extensive professional diving and instructor-development experience to the IDC. Her goal is to help candidates build the teaching skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed as professional dive instructors.
MEET SHANNON →
CIARA MICHAUD
PADI COURSE DIRECTOR
Ciara brings professional diving and instructional experience to the IDC team. She works with candidates to develop strong teaching habits, effective demonstrations, and the confidence needed to step into a professional instructor role.
MEET CIARA →
ELLE WESTON
MASTER INSTRUCTOR
Elle brings professional diving and instructional experience to the team at Jack's Diving Locker. Her focus is helping divers develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to continue growing in the dive industry.
MEET ELLE →THE IDC EXPERIENCE
TRAIN TO TEACH. TRAIN TO LEAD.
BUILD THE SKILLS BEHIND YOUR PROFESSIONAL DIVING CAREER.
Becoming a PADI Instructor is about more than passing an exam. It's about developing the knowledge, communication skills, demonstrations, and teaching techniques you'll use throughout your professional diving career.
During your IDC at Jack's Diving Locker, you'll work through knowledge development, confined-water skills, open-water teaching skills, and practical teaching scenarios designed to prepare you for the PADI Instructor Examination.
KNOWLEDGE
Develop your understanding of PADI standards, course structure, dive theory, risk management, and instructional methodology.
TEACHING
Practice presenting knowledge, demonstrating skills, evaluating students, and managing different learning environments.
CONFIDENCE
Build experience through practice, feedback, and hands-on teaching scenarios before stepping into your Instructor Examination.
WHY HAWAII?
WHY TRAIN IN KONA?
Kona provides a unique environment for professional dive training. You'll have access to a variety of diving conditions and environments while training with an established local dive operation.
ON-SITE TRAINING POOL
Refine your demonstrations and teaching techniques in our dedicated, custom-built scuba training pool.
EXPERIENCED COURSE DIRECTORS
Train with Shannon Shea and Ciara Michaud , bringing professional diving and instructional experience to your IDC.
KONA OPEN WATER
Take your training into the real world with access to Kona's diverse open-water dive sites and a variety of diving environments.
DEDICATED CLASSROOM
Work through knowledge development and teaching preparation in dedicated classroom facilities designed for professional training.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL PATH
FROM DIVEMASTER TO INSTRUCTOR.
YOUR NEXT STEP INTO THE PROFESSIONAL DIVE INDUSTRY.
Becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor is a significant step in your professional diving career.
During the IDC, you'll develop the knowledge and teaching skills needed to prepare for the PADI Instructor Examination (IE), administered by a PADI examiner.
After successfully completing the IDC and IE, you'll become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, qualified to teach a wide range of PADI scuba certification courses.
GO BEYOND LEADING DIVES. LEARN HOW TO TEACH THE NEXT GENERATION OF DIVERS.
INVESTMENT
IDC INVESTMENT
$3,550
Course price does not include the EFR Instructor Course , which is required for certification.
BRING A FRIEND. SAVE.
Receive a $100 store credit for each additional student enrolled in your IDC, up to a maximum of $300.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- All PADI IDC materials ($1,500 value)
- PADI IDC eLearning
- PADI IDC Crew Pak
- PADI Student Course Manual (Digital)
- Tanks and weights
- Complimentary personal gear storage
- On-site pool and classroom facilities
- Transportation to and from open-water training sites
ADDITIONAL FEES PAID DIRECTLY TO PADI
- Instructor Examination fee
- Instructor application fee
We'll help you understand the additional requirements and fees as you prepare for your IE.
GET READY
READY FOR YOUR IDC?
Here's what you'll need before you begin your instructor development course.
DIVE SMART. DIVE WITH DAN.
DAN membership is strongly recommended for professional divers and IDC candidates.
As you move into professional diving, having access to diver-focused medical resources, emergency assistance, and safety information is an important part of being prepared.
Please note: DAN membership and dive accident insurance are separate. Membership alone does not provide dive accident insurance coverage.
FIND YOUR FIT
CHOOSE YOUR IDC SCHEDULE.
We offer two ways to complete your IDC, depending on your plans, schedule, and commitments.
CONSECUTIVE TRAINING DAYS
Designed for candidates coming to Hawaii specifically for their IDC or taking dedicated time away from work or school to focus on professional training.
FOCUS ON YOUR IDC. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE EXPERIENCE.
FLEXIBLE TRAINING
Designed for Big Island residents who need to balance their IDC with work, school, or other commitments.
BUILD YOUR INSTRUCTOR SKILLS WITHOUT PUTTING THE REST OF YOUR LIFE ON HOLD.
PLAN YOUR STAY
COMING TO KONA FOR YOUR IDC?
You'll need a place to stay while you're here, and we're happy to help.
Jack's Diving Locker has recommended housing options available for IDC candidates. Ask our team about current recommendations, locations, and availability when you register.
LET US HELP MAKE YOUR KONA STAY AS EASY AS POSSIBLE.
COME PREPARED
YOUR PROFESSIONAL GEAR
Your gear becomes an essential part of your teaching toolkit. Come prepared with equipment that you know, trust, and can confidently use while demonstrating skills.
NEED PROFESSIONAL GEAR?
Ask us about our Pro Packages. We can help you put together the equipment you need for your new career while taking advantage of professional savings along the way.
ASK ABOUT PRO PACKAGESTAKE THE NEXT STEP
READY TO START YOUR IDC?
Let's get you on the path to becoming a PADI Instructor.
808-329-7585
1-800-345-4807
Coconut Grove Marketplace
Ali'i Drive
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
We'll arrange an orientation session and help you understand the next steps toward your IDC.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
- Valid credit card number required with reservation
- $350 non-refundable deposit required with reservation
- Final payment due 30 days prior to course start date
- 30-day cancellation policy
- Cancellations made less than 30 days before the course start date will result in a full charge
- Register for PADI eLearning by contacting pro@jacksdivinglocker.com
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE STARTS HERE
READY TO BECOME A PADI INSTRUCTOR?
TRAIN IN KONA. LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED COURSE DIRECTORS. BUILD THE SKILLS TO TEACH WITH CONFIDENCE.
Your professional diving career starts with the right training environment.
Ready to take the next step?
CONTACT JACK'S DIVING LOCKER808-329-7585
pro@jacksdivinglocker.com
