Become an SSI Freediving Specialty Instructor

As an SSI Freediving Specialty Instructor, you will help your students progress their freediving capabilities faster and safely by teaching various SSI specialty courses. You will introduce students to new freediving equipment and help them discover new freediving adventures.

Make a difference in the freediving industry. Become an SSI Freediving Specialty Instructor today!

Discover Local Course Dates

Whether you’re on the move or planning ahead, we’ve got you covered. Never miss out on exciting training opportunities and register with ease.

Qualify for higher ratings and further your career

Qualify for various Specialty Instructor ratings in combination with your Freediving Instructor Training Course! Teaching the specialties which interest you most is great fun and the perfect opportunity to generate more income as an SSI Instructor.

But that is not all. By pushing SSI training on all levels, you automatically qualify for SSI Professional Recognition ratings and you collect valuable Pro Rewards for each certification issued. These Pro Rewards are worth real money and can be used to further your career!

Performance Freediving Instructor

Help your students set freediving records by teaching them the highest level of freediving skills as a Performance Freediving Instructor. Increase your students’ breath-hold time in this challenging yet rewarding freediving course, and enjoy a variety of employment opportunities around the world.

24-32
Suggested duration (h)
2
Open Water Sessions

Freediving Assistant Instructor Trainer

Join one of the most elite groups in SSI training as a Freediving Assistant Instructor Trainer. Spark passion in new freediving instructors as you help conduct some of the highest-level SSI courses. Enjoy global career opportunities - start your Freediving Assistant Instructor Trainer course today!

50-64
Suggested duration (h)
3
Open Water Sessions

Freediving Instructor Trainer

Spark passion in every new SSI freediver by achieving the highest level in breath-hold training – an SSI Freediving Instructor Trainer. Join an elite group of exceptional freedivers and enjoy global job opportunities. Start your SSI Freediving Instructor Training course today!

70-80
Suggested duration (h)
3
Open Water Sessions

Facts and Training Standards

Amount of Academic Sessions

 

4

Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions

 

2

Amount of Open Water Sessions

 

2

Maximum Training Depth

 

20 m / 60 ft

Suggested duration (h)

 

12-18

Certification Prerequisites

 

SSI Freediving Professional

Languages

english
English

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