SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer – Train the Next Generation of Dive Instructors

Advance Your Career & Start Training Future SSI Assistant Instructors

The SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer (AIT) Course is designed for experienced dive instructors who want to take the next step in their professional career by training and evaluating Assistant Instructors. This certification allows you to mentor, assess, and develop future instructors, playing a crucial role in shaping the next generation of dive professionals.

As an SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer, you will work closely with Instructor Trainers during Instructor Training Courses (ITCs), assisting in candidate development, conducting workshops, and guiding aspiring instructors through their training journey. You’ll gain hands-on experience in instructor development, ensuring that new professionals meet the highest standards in dive education.

This 10-day intensive program refines your teaching, evaluation, and leadership skills, preparing you to train and certify Assistant Instructors while playing an active role in ITCs.

By earning the SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer certification, you gain a prestigious qualification that sets you apart as a senior instructor and mentor in the diving industry.

Why Become an SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer?

Becoming an Assistant Instructor Trainer provides new career opportunities in dive centres, resorts, and instructor training programs worldwide. As an AIT, you will be able to:

• Train & Certify SSI Assistant Instructors – Teach and assess future dive educators.
• Enhance Your Instructor Career – Gain experience in higher-level dive training & leadership.
• Assist in Instructor Training Courses (ITCs) – Work directly with Instructor Trainers, assist throughout the ITC, and help develop instructor candidates.
• Host Instructor Workshops – Lead skill demonstrations, candidate assessments, and professional development sessions.
• Increase Your Earning Potential – Specialise in Instructor Development & ITC assistance, making yourself more valuable to dive centres.
• Lay the Foundation for Instructor Trainer (IT) Certification – This is a stepping stone to becoming an SSI Instructor Trainer.

If you want to move beyond entry-level training and start shaping the next generation of dive professionals, this course is the perfect step forward.

What’s Included in the SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer Course?

This 10-day program focuses on advanced teaching methodology, leadership, and evaluation techniques.

Knowledge Development & Instructor Training

• Advanced Educational Techniques – Learn how to coach, mentor, and evaluate instructor candidates.
• Instructor Development & Training Strategies – Understand the structure and delivery of SSI Assistant Instructor Courses.
• Psychology of Learning – Improve how you engage and develop future instructors.

Practical Instructor Trainer Development

• Evaluating Assistant Instructor Candidates – Assess confined and open water skill demonstrations.
• Instructor-Level Leadership Training – Develop higher-level mentoring techniques.
• Assisting in Instructor Training Courses (ITCs) – Gain experience in training and certifying instructor candidates.

By the end of the course, you will be qualified to independently train and certify SSI Assistant Instructors, making you an essential part of any professional dive training program.

Who Can Join the SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer Course?

This course is designed for experienced dive instructors looking to progress into higher-level leadership roles. You must:

• Be an active SSI Open Water Instructor (or equivalent).
• Have extensive experience teaching Open Water Divers & Specialties.
• Be passionate about mentoring and developing new professionals.

Duration & Training Schedule

• 10 Days of Instructor Trainer-Level Training
• Blended eLearning & Practical Workshops
• Real-World Experience Training Assistant Instructors

What’s Included?

• SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer Certification
• Hands-On Training in Instructor Development
• Mentorship from an Experienced SSI Instructor Trainer
• Evaluation & Professional Development Support

Not Included

• SSI Digital Learning Materials – Must be purchased separately.

SSI Fees Not Included

If this is your first time registering as an SSI Professional, a one-time SSI Pro Registration Fee of €100 + VAT is required (payable directly to SSI). If you are crossing over from another agency, this fee will apply. However, if you have already registered as an SSI Pro, you do not need to pay it again.

Unlike other Instructor-level programs, there is no additional SSI Instructor Examination (IE) fee for this course.

Train the Next Generation of Dive Professionals!

The SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer Course is your chance to take your career to the next level, mentoring and certifying Assistant Instructors while advancing towards the Instructor Trainer level. Whether you want to work in Instructor Training Courses, manage dive centre education programs, or increase your career opportunities, this qualification will set you apart as a leader in the diving industry.

📍 Book Your Course Now – Start shaping the future of dive professionals today!