Freedive Instructor
Upcoming Course: June, 2026
FREE 15 minute Consultation: Send an email at [email protected] to schedule
FREE 15 minute Consultation: Send an email at [email protected] to schedule
Imagine a life where your office is the open ocean or the ethereal depths of a cenote. Where your daily mission is to ignite a spark in others, guiding them to unlock their own incredible potential beneath the waves. If you've felt the transformative power of freediving and dream of sharing that magic, the Freediver Instructor Course at Aqua Native is your gateway to an extraordinary career.
This isn't just about teaching skills; it's about becoming a leader, a mentor, and an ambassador for the silent world. As a Freedive Instructor, you won't just impart techniques—you'll inspire profound personal growth, instill confidence, and foster a deep respect for the marine environment.
Prerequisites:
Master Freediver
(We offer a full selection of freediving courses to help you on your journey to this level)
Course Requirements:
This isn't just about teaching skills; it's about becoming a leader, a mentor, and an ambassador for the silent world. As a Freedive Instructor, you won't just impart techniques—you'll inspire profound personal growth, instill confidence, and foster a deep respect for the marine environment.
Prerequisites:
Master Freediver
(We offer a full selection of freediving courses to help you on your journey to this level)
Course Requirements:
- STA: 2:30
- DYN: 50m
- CWT: -32m
- Black out rescue: -15m
Through our immersive instructor program, you will:
Are You Ready to Lead the Way?
The call of a truly fulfilling career is resonating. If you possess the passion, the dedication, and the desire to change lives through freediving, your future starts now. Spaces for our Freediver Instructor Course are highly sought after and limited to ensure personalized, high-quality training.
$2,500
- Master the Art of Instruction: Learn PADI's proven teaching methodologies, becoming adept at structuring lessons, managing safety, and effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse students.
- Refine Your Leadership Skills: Develop the confidence and expertise to guide groups, manage emergencies, and create an empowering learning environment that fosters both skill development and a love for freediving.
- Unlock World-Class Career Opportunities: PADI is the most recognized dive training organization globally. Your certification will open doors to teaching positions in stunning locations around the world, from tropical islands to the unique freshwater springs of the Yucatán.
- Join a Global Community: Become part of an elite network of freediving professionals, connecting with fellow instructors and gaining access to ongoing education and support.
- Live the Dream: Embrace a flexible lifestyle where your passion is your paycheck, your office changes with the tides, and every day is an adventure.
Are You Ready to Lead the Way?
The call of a truly fulfilling career is resonating. If you possess the passion, the dedication, and the desire to change lives through freediving, your future starts now. Spaces for our Freediver Instructor Course are highly sought after and limited to ensure personalized, high-quality training.
$2,500
To become a PADI Freedive Instructor, you will first master academics with PADI eLearning. In-person training begins in the pool to perfect your demonstration skills and teaching presentations. In open water, you will lead simulated sessions and master safety and rescue. Your training culminates in assisting real courses alongside senior instructors, providing practical experience in student and course management.
Academics & Training
In the PADI Freediver Instructor Training Course, over a minimum of four days, during both classroom and in-water sessions, you cover these key topics:
What You Learn:
Academics & Training
In the PADI Freediver Instructor Training Course, over a minimum of four days, during both classroom and in-water sessions, you cover these key topics:
- 3 Confined Water Sessions
- 4 Open Water Sessions
- Yoga/ Breathing/ Meditation workshop sessions
- PADI Freedive Instructor manual & slates
- Internationally recognized certification upon successful completion
- PADI Application fee
- Care for the Environment
- Written final exam
What You Learn:
- Student Learning & Instruction
- Teaching Freediver Workshops & Supervision
- Safety & Risk Management Techniques
- Learn Freediving Physiology & Psychology
- Beginner Business Organizing & Marketing Workshop
- How to Care For The Environment & Community Building techniques
- Mindfulness & Meditation Techniques
Instructor Course Packages - Max 4 participants
Bronze - $2,500
Bronze - $2,500
- All course materials
- Individual coaching for the duration of the course
- All course materials
- EFR & O2 Provider
- Apnea Flow Certification, Level 1 & 2
- Individual coaching for the duration of the course
- All course materials
- EFR & O2 Provider
- Apnea Flow Certification, Level 1 & 2
- Apnea Flow Instructor Certification
- Full Line Diving Equipment Set: Float with Dive Flag, Dive Line, Pulley, Lanyard, Safety Whistle, Bottom plate., Stopper
- Individual coaching for the duration of the course, extended business coaching for 3 months post course.
