PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course in Roatan

PADI IDC Staff Instructor

Take the next step in your professional diving career and join our PADI IDC Staff Instructor Training at Roatan Divers!

Becoming an IDC Staff Instructor is your opportunity to refine your teaching and leadership skills while supporting Course Directors in shaping the next generation of dive professionals. This program will not only elevate your own abilities but also position you as a mentor, leader, and role model in the dive industry.

As an IDC Staff Instructor, you will:

  • Independently teach and certify PADI Assistant Instructors

  • Mentor future instructors by assisting Course Directors throughout the IDC

  • Expand your teaching knowledge and sharpen your evaluation techniques

  • Unlock new career opportunities with advanced teaching credentials

  • Stand out as a leader in professional scuba education and development

PRICE

PADI Divemaster Course - $870
PADI eLearning - $375
PADI Fees - $162

Including 19% Honduras Tax, and credit card fees.

How long does a PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course take?

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12 Days

Your PADI IDC Staff Course in Roatan will take 12 days and you can expect to be at the dive shop 7 days per week from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Our PADI IDC Staff Course includes:

  • 3 days of IDC Preparation (Dive Theory) - optional

  • 12 days PADI IDC - your will audit a full IDC alongside the Course Director

    • Observe candidate teaching presentations in classroom, confined, and open water

    • Practice scoring and delivering feedback to candidates

    • Gain real experience mentoring instructor candidates throughout the course

  • 2 days for Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRi) Course - optional

During your training, you’ll take part in exclusive presentations guided by your Course Director, including:

  • Orientation & Knowledge Development

  • Teaching & Evaluation Practice

  • Open Water & Leadership Workshops

After completing your training, you will be able to follow the IDC candidates in their PADI Instructor Exam (IE).

By the end, you’ll have both the training knowledge and hands-on experience to confidently assist in future IDCs anywhere in the world.

What will I learn in my PADI IDC Staff Course?

1. How to Assist in an IDC

  • The role of the IDC Staff Instructor in supporting Course Directors.

  • Best practices for mentoring and counseling instructor candidates.

  • How to create a supportive and professional learning environment.

2. Evaluation and Feedback Skills

  • How to objectively evaluate knowledge development, confined water, and open water presentations.

  • Techniques to deliver constructive feedback that helps candidates improve.

  • Practice using the PADI evaluation system to assess teaching performance.

3. Advanced Teaching Techniques

  • Enhancing your own classroom, confined water, and open water teaching skills.

  • Developing stronger demonstration-quality skills.

  • Refining your ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles.

4. Leadership and Mentorship

  • Becoming a role model for professionalism, safety, and teaching standards.

  • Guiding candidates through the challenges of becoming an instructor.

  • Building confidence in leadership and team management.

5. Course Auditing & Experience

  • You’ll audit a complete IDC alongside our Course Director team.

  • This hands-on experience allows you to put your new evaluation and mentorship skills into practice with real instructor candidates.

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Why Roatan Divers?

Being an IDC Staff Instructor means taking on a professional role that goes beyond just teaching recreational divers, you become a mentor, evaluator, and leader in PADI instructor training.

At Roatan Divers, you will have:

  • Small groups: a maximum of 6 divemaster candidates at a time, which means that we can focus on the quality of your training.

  • Boutique Training Experience: Small groups mean more one-on-one attention from your Course Director and staff.

  • Top-Notch Facilities: Fast custom-built dive boats, on-site classroom, private dock, and a fully equipped gear room.

  • New dive gear: all of our rental BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, and masks are from Mares, one of the largest scuba equipment manufacturers in the world

  • Hands-On Conservation Work: Participate in real-world eco programs like RMP Coral Restoration, Coral Spawning Monitoring, and RMP Lionfish Hunter Workshops

  • The most complete dive shop in Roatan: Here, you’ll have the opportunity to assist with a wide variety of PADI Specialty Courses, get exposure to Technical Diving, and take part in conservation initiatives and eco-focused courses. It’s the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain valuable experience as a Divemaster.

  • Cultural and Language Fit: Choose a location where you feel comfortable with the culture and language, as this will enhance your overall experience.

  • Free Diving for Life: Once you're part of the Roatan Divers family, you’re always welcome to dive with us

  • In-house PADI Course Director: Learn with a dive center that offers all professional levels of training. A Course Director, qualified to teach PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDCs), ensures you receive top-quality education. Completing your Divemaster Course at a facility that also offers IDC guarantees you’ll be well-prepared for your next step in your professional diving career.

During your PADI IDC Staff Course in Roatan, you will see first-hand what it takes behind the scenes to run a successful, full-service boutique dive operation. You can then take this knowledge with you anywhere in the world.

Meet your Course Director Fernanda Paiva

Fernanda Paiva brings a rare and powerful combination to the dive industry: deep business expertise and elite dive education leadership. With a degree in Business from the University of Juiz de Fora and an MBA in International Business, she spent a decade leading logistics and operations for a global corporation in São Paulo, Brazil, becoming the youngest professional ever promoted to a leadership position.

In 2011, driven by a desire for greater purpose, Fernanda made the bold decision to change careers. After completing her Open Water Course, she left the corporate world behind and moved to Maceió, Brazil, to pursue professional dive training. By the end of 2012, she was a certified PADI Instructor, and already planning something bigger.

That same year, Fernanda founded Let’s Dive, a dive center that would soon redefine professional diving education in South America. In just seven years, she transformed Let’s Dive into the only PADI Career Development Center (CDC) in South America, setting new standards for quality, professionalism, and success in dive training.

Following her passion for professional training, Fernanda became a PADI IDC Staff Instructor in 2014, and in 2019, she broke new ground again, becoming the only female PADI Course Director in South America at the time. Her PADI IDC quickly gained a reputation for blending high-level business insight with world-class dive education, producing confident, career-ready instructors.

In 2022, Fernanda embraced a new chapter, moving to Roatan to take on the role of General Manager at Roatan Divers, one of the most respected dive operations in the Caribbean. Today, she continues to mentor aspiring dive professionals, blending strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a passion for personal growth to shape successful dive careers.

Fernanda has a Global & Local Experience and has a modern approach with emphasis on neutral buoyancy training and real-world teaching scenarios.

Whether you're looking to become a PADI Instructor, grow as a dive educator, or build a sustainable career in the dive industry, Fernanda Paiva is the leader you want on your side.

How much does the PADI IDC Staff Course cost?

IDC Staff Course $870 + eLearning $375 + PADI Fees $162

No Hidden Fees! This price includes your PADI eLearning Material, Honduras Taxes (19%), Credit Card Fees and:

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Special swag kit and 10% discount at Mares Store

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Free Diving
with us for life

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20% Discount
on all PADI Specialties

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4 extra workshops to refine your skills

Here's what you can expect from your IDC Staff Course

Frequently Asked Questions
about the PADI IDC Staff Course in Roatan

  • YES! Especially because we need to send you your eLearning material, so you can study in advance.

    We accept Divemaster Candidates year-round, with the exception of December. However, we maintain small groups to ensure personal attention for every Candidate.

  • As an IDC Staff Instructor, you will:

    1. Mentor future instructors by assisting Course Directors during IDC training.

    2. Gain in-depth teaching knowledge and refine your evaluation techniques.

    3. Open new career paths with higher-level teaching credentials.

    4. Stand out in the dive industry as a role model and leader in professional development.

  • There are many types of diving jobs for PADI IDC Staff Instructor. You can work full time or part time for:

    • Dive Shop / Dive Center

    • Dive Resort

    Specially in places that offer PADI IDC.

    • PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) or higher

    • Medical clearance

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