by Marcel Jansen | Jun 18, 2025 | Diving instructor jobs, PADI IDC - instructor course
In the Candidates in the Spotlight series, we talk to our PADI IDC candidates about their experiences during and after the IDC. This time, we talk to Sergei from Russia, who did his PADI IDC in Koh Lipe, Thailand! What made you decide to become a diving...
by Marcel Jansen | Jun 15, 2025 | Dive instructor theory, PADI IDC - instructor course
Choosing the best PADI IDC Choosing the best PADI IDC to become a diving instructor can be challenging. There are so many options, and they all claim to be the ‘best’ PADI IDC! We like to be a bit more modest, but we do think that our PADI IDC program is...
by Marcel Jansen | Jun 1, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
‘The giant stride entry is pure excitement! For entry level students it’s like stepping into the underwater world. As a diving instructor, teaching the giant stride is a great joy. For some, it’s a bit nerve-wracking at first, but with your guidance,...
by Marcel Jansen | May 4, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Teaching proper finning techniques is essential for making students feel comfortable, graceful, and efficient underwater. Learning to use fins properly not only conserves energy but also helps divers move smoothly and avoid disturbing marine life. “Swimming with a...
by Marcel Jansen | Apr 5, 2025 | Diving instructor jobs, PADI IDC - instructor course
In the Candidates in the Spotlight series, we talk to our PADI IDC candidates about their experiences during and after the IDC. This time, we talk to Philippine from France, who landed a job as diving instructor in Amed, Bali! What made you decide to become a...
by Marcel Jansen | Mar 31, 2025 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Disconnecting the low-pressure inflator hose from the BCD is typically a skill that is completely new to students. Most have no idea that a sticking inflator could be a problem and they certainly wouldn’t know how to solve it during a dive. As an diving...
