The Dive Shop's Dive Control Specialist is the initial dive leadership level and is considered by many as the "fun" leadership rating. That's because you can do more than any other entry-level dive leader. You can do more because you receive both dive master and assistant instructor training in the SSI Dive Control Specialist course. With other agencies, these courses are separate.

As a Dive Control Specialist you can:

• Work on dive boats, at resorts and retail stores, and take people diving
• Lead dive trips and tours
• Assist Dive Shop Instructors in the pool and open water
• Teach skills in the pool under the direct supervision of a Dive Shop Instructor
• Teach the The Dive Shop's Scuba Skills Update program
• Teach the The Dive Shop's Snorkeling program
• Teach selected The Dive Shop's Specialty courses
• Teach selected First Aid and CPR programs
• Teach Scuba Rangers (after completing the Scuba Rangers Instructor training)

You will study advanced physics, physiology and decompression theory. You'll practice advanced rescue techniques, fine-tune your diving skills and learn the basics of teaching.

Dive Control Specialist

The Dive Shop's Dive Control Specialist is the initial dive leadership level and is considered by many as the "fun" leadership rating. That's because you can do more than any other entry-level dive leader. You can do more because you receive both dive master and assistant instructor training in the SSI Dive Control Specialist course.

Open Water Instructor

Learn to be a Scuba Instructor the "The Dive Shop Way." Most instructor programs focus only on teaching diving. However, most dive businesses require much more of instructors than merely teaching. The Dive Shop Instructor Training Course (ITC) prepares you to become an active member of the scuba industry, a successful educator, and a valuable dive business employee.