ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along pro pathway. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings,...
As an SSI Instructor Training Center, we have the venerable reputation in not only consistently leading certification statistics regionally but also developing the highest standards of dive professionals in the industry.
Our Instructor Trainers Chris Strollo and Letitia Nichols currently spearhead our professional training. Together they're currently running an ITC with six candidates. We've added additional ITC dates to the Events Calendar to accommodate the ongoing demand.
GO PRO here at Lynnhaven Dive Center.
Upcoming ITCs:
May 1st, 2026 (ongoing)
June 22nd, 2026
August 10th, 2026
October 16th, 2026
Leaders in our industry, we have clear expectations and actionable steps to meet your professional goals. During your training, we will facilitate the academic, in-water, and practical applications to gain a comprehensive understanding of the SSI Total Teaching System, while advancing your knowledge and skills. We invite you to take the next step in your diving career with us.
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE
The SSI Instructor Training Course provides candidates with the knowledge and training necessary to organize and conduct entry-level scuba training courses. We train quality...
DIVEMASTER
The SSI Divemaster program provides candidates with the knowledge and training required to guide certified divers and act as a certified assistant for some recreational...
SCIENCE OF DIVING
The Science of Diving program provides an in-depth and detailed study of physics, physiology, decompression theory, the aquatic environment and diving equipment.