PADI Mermaid Instructor Development Course
January 2026
Salt Lake City
Utah
Salt Lake City
Utah
Itinerary, Lodging, & Insurance
Lodging in Salt Lake City, UT
Dive Accident Insurance
MITC January 2026
Below is the outline schedule for the Mermaid Instructor Training Course scheduled for January 15-18th, 2026, subject to change f needed.
If you would like to complete a course observation oer co-teaching experience, please consult this schedule and let me know when you are available to assist with a course. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and facilities.
January 15th, Thursday – @Dive Utah
5:30 pm - Welcome to Dive Utah!
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Knowledge Development: Orientation
7:00 – 9:30 pm Workshop 1, WaterMership Skills, Video & Coaching
January 16th, Friday – @Dive Utah
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Knowledge Development: Learning & Instruction, Overview & Standards, prep for teaching assignments.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Workshop 2, Mermaid Skills, Student Skill Demonstrations, Video & Coaching
Makeup Workshop
January 17th, Saturday– @ Dive Utah
6:00 -7:00 pm - Knowledge Development: Safety & Risk Management
Resume & Marketing Workshop, Workshop 4 (see guides below), Student teaching Presentations, Section 1. Presentation Suggestions and Advice (Candidates will be assigned skills ahead of time for teaching presentations. Please arrive prepared to present on your topic)
Study Session for Mermaid Instructor Exam
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Workshop 2, Mermaid Skills, Student Skill Demonstrations, Video & Coaching
January 18th, Sunday– Belmont Hot Springs & Dive Utah
~Travel to Open water
8:00 am-12:00 pm –Workshop 4 Continued, Student Teaching Presentations, Section 2. Presentation Suggestions and Advice
Workshop 3 –Rescues & Assistance, Coaching
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch on your own
Tail Makers and Accounts, Questions & Feedback
1:00 - 2:00pm Mermaid Instructor Exam
Wrap up ***Shellebrate!!
Travel Home Safely!
Lodging in Salt Lake City, UT
Dive Accident Insurance
- Required for participants in this training- Contact me with questions or get in touch with DAN to secure your insurance. (Travel Insurance is also highly recommended to protect your training investment)
MITC January 2026
Below is the outline schedule for the Mermaid Instructor Training Course scheduled for January 15-18th, 2026, subject to change f needed.
If you would like to complete a course observation oer co-teaching experience, please consult this schedule and let me know when you are available to assist with a course. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and facilities.
January 15th, Thursday – @Dive Utah
5:30 pm - Welcome to Dive Utah!
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Knowledge Development: Orientation
7:00 – 9:30 pm Workshop 1, WaterMership Skills, Video & Coaching
January 16th, Friday – @Dive Utah
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm – Knowledge Development: Learning & Instruction, Overview & Standards, prep for teaching assignments.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Workshop 2, Mermaid Skills, Student Skill Demonstrations, Video & Coaching
Makeup Workshop
January 17th, Saturday– @ Dive Utah
6:00 -7:00 pm - Knowledge Development: Safety & Risk Management
Resume & Marketing Workshop, Workshop 4 (see guides below), Student teaching Presentations, Section 1. Presentation Suggestions and Advice (Candidates will be assigned skills ahead of time for teaching presentations. Please arrive prepared to present on your topic)
Study Session for Mermaid Instructor Exam
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Workshop 2, Mermaid Skills, Student Skill Demonstrations, Video & Coaching
January 18th, Sunday– Belmont Hot Springs & Dive Utah
~Travel to Open water
8:00 am-12:00 pm –Workshop 4 Continued, Student Teaching Presentations, Section 2. Presentation Suggestions and Advice
Workshop 3 –Rescues & Assistance, Coaching
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch on your own
Tail Makers and Accounts, Questions & Feedback
1:00 - 2:00pm Mermaid Instructor Exam
Wrap up ***Shellebrate!!
Travel Home Safely!
Resources
| lesson_plan_form.pdf |
| guidelines_for_preparing_teaching_presentations.pdf |
| mermakeupshpnglst.pdf |
| 10411_mermaid_instructor_application.pdf |