Open Water Instructor
Become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor in San Diego
Ready to teach the next generation of divers? Join Ocean Enterprises’ PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)—your gateway to becoming a certified scuba instructor. Located in beautiful San Diego, we offer the most comprehensive PADI IDC program in Southern California, combining high-level instruction, hands-on experience, and a clear path to your Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) certification.
This two-part course includes both the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Led by our team of award-winning PADI Course Directors, you’ll develop the skills to confidently teach students, evaluate dive performance, and master in-water demonstrations.
What You’ll Learn
- How to teach all core PADI courses, including Open Water and Advanced
- Conducting confined water and open water skill evaluations
- Developing classroom presentations and public speaking skills
- Dive theory: physics, physiology, equipment, RDP, and environment
- Standards and procedures for teaching in real-world conditions
- Business of diving and ethical instruction practices
Our San Diego IDC is built for serious dive professionals who are ready to take the next step. With over 45 years of experience, Ocean Enterprises is a trusted name in scuba instruction and dive career development.
Click here to download the full IDC Info Pack and contact us at info@oceanenterprises.com if you’re ready to launch your career as a PADI Instructor.
Availability: In Stock
- Course Name: Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI)
- Skill Level: Expert
- Prerequisites: PADI Divemaster certification and at least 100 logged dives
