Become a PADI® Pro
and Start Living Your Dream
The Tsunami Difference. Why choose us?
Trainers: With two PADI Course Directors leading the way, we bring years of diving, and worldwide instructor training experience to the program. Our Tsunami IDC Staff Instructors are some of the best in the industry.
Support: Tsunami Scuba is a full service scuba center offering retail, air & nitrox, and equipment maintenance as well as scuba courses and support materials at multiple locations island wide.
Industry Experience: Because of its unique business model, Tsunami Scuba is able to offer training and exposure to all aspects of the scuba industry to include retail, maintenance, boat and compressor operations, marketing, scuba supply and scuba shop management.
Opportunities: After becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, Tsunami Scuba can provide support to start utilizing your new skills. Not only are networked with other dive centers world-wide, but you may also have the opportunity to join our contracted instructor team. Being an instructor for Tsunami has many benefits including access to on base pools, steady student influx, advertising and marketing of your courses.
Become a PADI® Pro
There are many reasons to become a divemaster or scuba instructor: to work and travel, to share your love of the underwater world with others, or simply for the personal challenge. Along the way, you’ll meet other adventurers like you and work with experienced instructors who will help you find the job of your dreams.
Tsunami Scuba offers professional training that combines e-learning, in person classes and hands on water training. Our Pro-classes are generally scheduled in the evenings and weekends so that even with your busy day to day life schedule, you can still get ready to live the dream!
Why Become a PADI Divemaster or Instructor?
If you’re already a PADI Divemaster (or hold a leadership-level certification with another training agency), you can enroll in a PADI Instructor or Assistant Instructor course. Learn more about the PADI IDC (Instructor Development Course).
Career Opportunities
PADI Divemasters and Instructors are in demand. With more than 6,500 PADI Dive Shops issuing one million certifications each year, you'll find job opportunities in every corner of the globe.
The Best Training
PADI’s Divemaster and Instructor training combine interactive learning materials, skill development workshops and real-world experience to ensure you’re prepared to be a dive leader. All you need is love for the underwater world and a desire to share that passion with others.
Unparalleled Support
Whether you choose to work for a dive shop or on your own, you’ll have a dedicated support team committed to your success. Find the scuba diving job of your dreams on PADI’s online employment board, consult with your local PADI representative on how to grow your business, and access free marketing tools and videos.
How to Become a Divemaster or Instructor
Divemaster is a prerequisite to becoming a scuba instructor. Before you can enroll in a PADI Divemaster course, you must be 18 years old and have the following certifications:
PADI Divemaster - Find Out What It Takes
Interested in diving like a pro or making diving your career? Find out what it takes to earn the world's most popular professional-level diver rating with this free Introduction to Divemaster program.
To request more information on our upcoming Pro-level courses email:
MCCSTsunamiTraining@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org