The SSI Freediving Instructor Trainer Seminar provides individuals with instructor-level knowledge and skills, and evaluates their ability to conduct Freediving Instructor programs in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Note | Instructor Trainer Seminars are conducted by SSI Service Centers, and candidates are selected through an application process.
An active status Freediving International Training Director may conduct the Freediving Instructor Trainer Seminar when appointed by the responsible SSI Service Center.
- Submit a written application to the responsible Freediving International Training Director for approval.
- The ratio may increase to 12:2 with a Freediving International Training Director (requires written approval from the SSI International).
Note | A Freediving Instructor Trainer may assist with the Instructor Trainer Seminar as part of their own training without affecting ratios.
- An active status Freediving International Training Director must directly supervise all academic, confined/pool and open water sessions.
- Complete all academic sessions as outlined in the instructor manual for the Freediving Instructor Trainer Seminar.
- Complete and pass all requirements and evaluations listed in the instructor manual for the Freediving Instructor Trainer Seminar.
- Exclusively use the SSI Total Teaching System for all levels and issue only SSI certifications. Only those programs that SSI does not provide materials for can be conducted through another agency.
- Conduct at least one (1) complete freediving instructor-level training course every 24 months. Or, if SSI International offers a mandatory update, complete at least one (1) within 24 months.
- If this time period is exceeded, they may extend their active status Freediving Instructor Trainer certification by attending a remedial training session coordinated by SSI International and an International Training Director. They will remain in retired status until the remedial training session is completed.
- SSI Professionals are responsible for the quality of their training. If a significant number of their candidates fail due to inadequate training quality (for example, bad organization or planning), a Freediving Instructor Trainer may be required to complete another Freediving Instructor Trainer Seminar or revert to the highest professional certification that they meet the minimum active status requirements for.