Diving instructor and divemaster abroad: what is it, why do it and where is the best place to go?

Diving instructor and divemaster abroad: what is it, why do it and where is the best place to go?

What do you do when you are a divemaster of dive instructor?
What do you learn?
Why should you become a divemaster or dive instructor?
What do you need as a diving professional?
Where can you go to work as a divemaster or dive instructor?
What do you have to insure?

What do you do when you are a divemaster of dive instructor?

Being a diving instructor or divemaster means that you teach diving theory and practice, you teach about what you see underwater and how to deal with it.
You are also involved in all kinds of practical matters such as how to handle equipment and what the signals are for mutual communication underwater.
At the end of a course you will take an exam, evaluate the students and hand out certificates.

What do you learn?

Becoming a diving instructor means learning to teach students who want to get their diving license.
You learn to give specific training for navigation or underwater photography.
You will learn how to advise students on the most appropriate courses and programs.

Why should you become a divemaster or dive instructor?

To be and feel helpful: it is rewarding work for which you get a lot in return. You are transferring knowledge to others.
To be and feel involved: it strengthens your sense of connection with nature and with other nature lovers.
To be and feel experienced: you gain unique experiences in another country and culture.
To be indepedent and free: especially when you are underwater.
To be and feel self-aware: you learn independence, to trust yourself and how to react in difficult situations.

What do you need as a diving professional?

To work as a diving instructor you will need to have the appropriate licenses, certifications, sufficient "flight hours and to have a medical certificate from a doctor regarding your health, signed within the last 12 months".
To be and feel empathetic: feeling for people with a love of underwater flora and fauna.
To dare to take risks: you should not be too frightened.
To be aware of your surroundings: being environmentally aware love of underwater flora and fauna.
To be conscious of the organization: being organizationally aware safety is an element that comes back every minute. You must always be able to stay alert, because you are responsible for yourself and your students.
To be flexible: do not be too impatient.

Where can you go to work as a divemaster or dive instructor?

Some of the most favorite diving destinations for instructors and divers:

Micronesia: Palau
Red Sea: Egypt, Djibouti
Indian Ocean: Maldives, Pemba & Zanzibar
Caribean: Bonaire, Cayman Islands
Indonesia: Sulawesi (Bunaken!), Borneo (Sipidan!), Lombok (cheap) Raja Ampat
Papua New Guinea: Several options
Australia: Great Barrier Reef, when on the right spot
Central America: Honduras, Cozumel (Palancar reef), Panama (Bocas del Torro)
India: Andaman islands, Ladakshadweep islands
Oman

What do you have to insure?

There may be several reasons why you need separate insurance when doing paid work abroad, especially in the diving sector.
During work, internship or volunteer work abroad, the coverage of your local health insurance normally expires. You will then need special insurance to remain insured for illness and accidents.
Local employers usually offer no, or limited, additional insurance. When working as a diver, you may already be insured by your employer during your work. This varies per country and per employer. Check it carefully.
If you become a diving instructor or diver master, special rules apply and there are specific insurances that take into account the risks you run.
Some specialized insurances offer opportunities to do (temporary) paid work abroad.
Read more: Dan Diving Insurance on WorldSupporter
Read more: Travel insurances and insurances for long term abroad - Theme
Read more: Verzekeren van duikactiviteiten in het buitenland (NL)

Tip category:

Paid work & Work for board and lodging

Related organization or sector:

Organizations: for diving, snorkeling and water sports abroad

Diving schools and Snorkeling tour operators and organizations for water sports abroad

External links

Werken in het buitenland als duikinstructeur of divemaster via betaald werk, stage of vrijwilligerswerk

Werken als divemaster of duikinstructeur in het buitenland verzekeren

DAN Diving Insurance: duikverzekering voor duikers en divemasters

Duikinstructeur en divemaster in het buitenland: wat is het, waarom zou je het doen en ben je verzekerd?

Related subject

Diving and snorkling abroad

Tip: type

Activities & Vacancies

Tip: date of posting

15-10-2024

Working as a dive master and diving instructor abroad

Murex Dive Resort on Sulawesi is a resort specialized in diving trips in Indonesia, that was founded by Dr. and Mrs. Batuna in 1987. Murex Dive Resorts is now led by Dr. and Mrs Batuna's daugther and her husband.