Take the Next Step in Your Professional Diving Career – Train Future Instructors

Are you ready to move up the ranks of PADI Professionals and start training the next generation of instructors? The PADI IDC Staff Instructor course is the next step for experienced instructors who want to mentor future PADI leaders, assist on Instructor Development Courses (IDC), and independently teach the Assistant Instructor course.

At Diving Group Portofino, you will develop advanced teaching and evaluation skills, working directly with our PADI Course Director Alessandro Di Mase in the beautiful setting of the Portofino Marine Protected Area — one of Italy’s most famous and stunning dive locations.

Why Become a PADI IDC Staff Instructor?

  • Be a Leader Among Instructors: Just as divers look up to Divemasters, instructor candidates look to IDC Staff Instructors for guidance and inspiration. You will serve as a role model for professionalism, diving skills, and teaching excellence.
  • Teach Assistant Instructor Courses Independently: As a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, you are authorised to conduct the PADI Assistant Instructor (AI) course independently, expanding your teaching opportunities.
  • Assist on PADI IDCs: You’ll be qualified to support Course Directors during Instructor Development Courses, gaining deeper insight into instructor-level training.
  • Boost Your Career Prospects: Becoming an IDC Staff Instructor is a significant career move that opens doors to higher positions within dive centres and resorts, and sets the stage for becoming a PADI Course Director in the future.

Who Can Take the IDC Staff Instructor Course?

The IDC Staff Instructor course is designed for PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainers (MSDT) who:

  • Are ready to mentor new instructors and share their professional knowledge
  • Want to actively support IDC training and become part of the instructor development process
  • Are committed to upholding the PADI System, Standards, and Philosophy

If you’re passionate about helping others become PADI Professionals and want to grow your career, this is the course for you.

What You Will Learn

The PADI IDC Staff Instructor course provides in-depth training on the instructor development process, focusing on both teaching and evaluation techniques.

The course includes:

  • PADI Instructor Development standards, procedures, and curriculum
  • How to organise and teach the PADI Assistant Instructor course
  • The psychology of evaluation and counselling techniques for instructor candidates
  • How to evaluate knowledge development presentations (classroom)
  • How to assess confined water and open water teaching presentations
  • Advanced techniques for giving constructive feedback and coaching candidates

Additionally, you will:

  • Audit a full IDC (or portions of it), observing real instructor candidates and participating in evaluations
  • Practice teaching and evaluating multiple components of the IDC curriculum
  • Receive personal coaching and feedback from our Course Director and Master Instructors

What You Will Be Able to Do as an IDC Staff Instructor

Once certified, you will be qualified to:

  • Independently teach and certify PADI Assistant Instructors (AI)
  • Assist PADI Course Directors during Instructor Development Courses (IDCs)
  • Support instructor-level continuing education courses, such as specialty instructor ratings
  • Act as a mentor and evaluator for instructor candidates, shaping the next generation of PADI Pros

Becoming an IDC Staff Instructor means stepping into a leadership role within the professional diving community.

Why Choose Diving Group Portofino for Your IDC Staff Instructor Course?

At Diving Group Portofino, we are committed to providing high-quality, personalised instructor training in a professional yet friendly environment. Here’s why candidates choose us:

  • Small groups for maximum personal attention
  • Learn directly from Alessandro Di Mase, an experienced and internationally recognised PADI Course Director
  • Gain real-life IDC experience by auditing our Instructor Development Courses
  • Train in the Portofino Marine Protected Area, one of Italy’s most beautiful diving locations
  • Full support for accommodation and logistics in Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure

We focus on developing confident, skilled mentors — not just ticking boxes.

Prerequisites for Joining the IDC Staff Instructor Course

To enrol in the PADI IDC Staff Instructor course, you must:

  • Be a certified PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) in teaching status
  • Be committed to professional growth and mentoring new instructors
  • Be ready to take on a leadership role in instructor development

If you are not yet an MSDT, check out our PADI MSDT Prep Programme to get qualified!

Start Training the Next Generation of PADI Instructors

Ready to become a PADI IDC Staff Instructor in Portofino and take the next big step in your diving career? Visit your local PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center or Resort  and speak with a PADI Course Director. Contact us today for course dates, availability, and pricing for our IDC Staff Instructor training.

Shape the future of diving — join Diving Group Portofino and inspire the next generation of PADI Pros!