| Devoted divers with a desire to pass along their love of scuba diving to others will find the SSI Dive Guide and Dive Master programs a rewarding experience.
Much as the SSI Open Water Diver Course opened the door to diving, the SSI Dive Guide or Dive Master program will open the door to leadership, which allows you to enjoy diving on an entirely different level.
SSI Dive Guide (DG).This program is an introduction into the world of Dive Professionals. As a Dive Guide you will be qualified to lead certified divers on a variety of Scuba Diving Adventures. Dive Guides are required to work through an active SSI Dive Center and when necessary, with an active SSI Instructor.
As a certified SSI Dive Guide (DG) you can:
- Give underwater tours to certified scuba divers
- Teach Snorkel Diving after passing the Snorkel Instructor Module
- Issue Snorkel Diver certifications
SSI Dive Master (DM). Dive Guide + Science of Diving, equals Dive Master. Dive Masters can also lead and guide certified divers, as well as assist with both classroom and pool under direct supervision of an SSI Instructor.
As a certified SSI Dive Master (DM) you can:
- Do all Dive Guide activities
- Assist active SSI Instructors in academics, pool and open water training under direct supervision
SSI Snorkel Instructor. Snorkeling is a great way to introduce people to the amazing underwater world! Many of the snorkelers of today will become the certified divers of tomorrow. As a Dive Guide or Dive Master you can teach Snorkel Diving after passing the Snorkel Instructor Module. |