12-Day PADI Freediving Instructor Program

Learn to be a PADI Freediving Instructor, and start a fulfilling career taking students deeper, both literally and figuratively.

Freediving is more than just a sport; it’s an opportunity to learn a lot more about yourself. Our teaching philosophy takes candidates on a comprehensive journey to becoming an effective freedive instructor, both in and out of the water. In addition to covering the necessary freediving and teaching skills, we also focus on setting up proper practices and routines to embody the teachings. In order to be a good instructor, you must be able to take care of yourself..

Freediving Techniques | Movement & Breath | NeuroConservation

Through years of experience, we have developed teaching styles incorporating many lateral aspects of freediving to help students succeed. We employ knowledge drawn from yoga, meditation, breathwork, and mindset to arm candidates with the tools to creatively pave the path for students. Unlike many other sports, Freediving shows that one size does not fit everyone. A good freedive instructor (in our opinion) can work with the students, meet them where they are, and provide experienced knowledge to facilitate their understanding.

We also strongly believe that as a Freedive Instructor, we carry a responsibility not only to keep our students safe but to instill a sense of respect and connection with the ocean. When we train to be a natural part of the ocean, we develop a deeper understanding of our role in protecting and conserving it. Freediving should be about living in harmony with the ocean, not attempting to conquer or overcome it. Our goal is to put out instructors who will embody the role of ocean ambassadors.

What’s Included

In the PADI Freediving Instructor Course, we will cover everything (and more) to become an effective and safe Freediving Instructor. It is our hope that by the end of the program, our candidates will be confident to lead students on their freediving journey, and in providing valuable and insightful feedback as they do.

Our 12-day program includes:

  • All Instructor Materials

  • Daily Lunch

  • Experienced instruction from our IT and other instructors

  • Practical teaching exercises, both in a classroom, pool and open water setting

  • Additional foundational workshops covering the psychology of teaching, care for the environment and neuroconservation, advanced relaxation technique, anatomy and movement, and many more.

 

Prerequisites

All candidates:

  • 18 years old

  • Current medical statement signed by physician within 12 months

  • Emergency First Response or equivalent training within 24 months

For candidates WITHOUT a PADI OWSI rating:

  • PADI Master Freediver (agency equivalents are eligible)

For candidates who are already certified as PADI OWSI Instructors:

  • PADI Advanced Freediver Certification (agency equivalents are eligible)

For candidates who are freedive instructors from other agencies:

  • PADI Freediver Instructor Orientation

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • There are a number of freediving certification agencies that all offer their version of teaching methodology. While it is important to train with an agency you align with, the real experience starts with your first students. We offer PADI as our teaching style, but infuse knowledge and experience that spans far beyond just the minimum requirements.

  • If you are aleady a certified PADI OWSI Instructor, you can enter the IT course only holding a PADI Advanced Freediver rating. This does make the entry pre-reqs a bit less, but does not mean that you have the necessary competence, comfort or stamina required to be a safe instructor. We encourage all OWSI instructors to reach out so we can evaluate your comfort case by case and determine if further training is necessary.

  • Our more holisitic teaching methods cover foundational training that we believe will make safe and effective instructors. Our aim, and the design of this course, is to mold instructors adept at lateral modalities beyond just the technical aspects of freediving. Through our lifestyle-led teaching methodology, we churn out instructors capable of meeting students where they are, and with the creative ability to navigate individual learning obstacles.

Pricing:

12- Day Program: 20,000,000 IDR*

*not including PADI Instructor Application Fee

IT 2025 Dates:

April 24 - May 05

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