Instructor Development & Crossover Training
Riviera Maya, México
Elevate your teaching career with an immersive program that blends classroom mastery, hands-on workshops, and real-time mentoring in the world-class Riviera Maya dive destination. Under Christine Loew’s personal guidance, you’ll refine your technical diving skills, build leadership confidence, and graduate with an instructor credential that is respected and recognized worldwide.
Why Train with Christine Loew
23 years of teaching – Christine Loew has instructed recreational, technical and cave divers since 2002 and has been a Razor Sidemount Instructor since 2013.
Mentorship culture: candidates benefit from a “lifelong-learning” mindset and one-on-one coaching.
50 + years combined expertise: Christine partners with SDI Instructor Trainer Geraldine Solignac and Daniel Gonzalez to deliver bilingual courses (German, English, Spanish).
SDI Instructor Development Course (IDC)
What You’ll Be Able to Teach
- Open Water Scuba Diver
- Inactive Diver / Refresher
- Advanced Adventure Diver Specialty
- Computer Diver Specialty
- Rescue Diver
- Divemaster
Care-Free Package
Course fee can include high-quality rental gear, accommodation booking and additional extras—just bring mask, fins, wetsuit and computer.
Format & Duration
- Two-week framework with built-in rest or fun-dive days, tailored to extra modules or prior experience.
- Relaxed pace: no time-pressure; we build solid planning habits from day one.
- IDC & IE run year-round—dates, length and scope are fully customizable.
Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC)
Conducted on-site by local SDI Instructor Trainers immediately after you complete preparation dives and academics.
Optional Pre-IDC Skill Update
Polish common skills, correct misconceptions and fine-tune demo quality before the IDC starts—ideal if you have been inactive or want to shine at evaluation.
Career Support & Job Coaching
- CV and application workshops geared to international resort hiring.
- Insightful “real-world” tips for landing your first instructor role abroad.
Already an Instructor?
Crossover
& Upgrade Paths
- SDI / TDI Crossovers from other recognised agencies.
- Refresher programmes for inactive instructors.
- Specialty Instructor upgrades or administrative approvals.
- Technical Instructor tracks for TDI Intro-to-Tech, Sidemount, Nitrox and Cavern—and more through partner trainers.
Three Steps to Join the One Dive Family
Contact us with your résumé and desired timeframe.
Secure your place with a deposit—select optional modules and carefree add-ons.
Complete e-learning & medicals, then arrive ready to dive into your new career.
