The Assistant Instructor rating is the bridge between Divemaster and becoming a full SSI Open Water Instructor, and Get-N-Wet Scuba offers the course right here in Harrisburg, PA. As an Assistant Instructor, you'll collect valuable teaching experience under supervision — practicing dive briefings, teaching academic sessions, and conducting in-water training with students. It's hands-on preparation for the responsibility of teaching independently.

Digital learning and all required materials are included in the course price. Once you've built experience as an Assistant Instructor, the natural next step is the Instructor Training Course (ITC), followed by the Instructor Evaluation (IE), which qualifies you to teach as a full SSI Open Water Diving Instructor.

What to expect

• Supervised practice leading dive briefings
• Experience teaching academic sessions to students
• Hands-on in-water training assistance
• Digital learning and required materials included in course price
• A clear next step toward the Instructor Training Course (ITC)

FAQ

Do I need to be a Divemaster first?

Yes — Assistant Instructor is the rating that follows Divemaster on SSI's professional pathway.

What can I do as an Assistant Instructor?

You can teach academic sessions and assist with in-water training under the supervision of a certified Instructor, building the experience you'll need to teach independently later.

What's included in the course price?

Digital learning and all required materials are included.

What comes after Assistant Instructor?

The Instructor Training Course (ITC), followed by the Instructor Evaluation (IE), which qualifies you as a full SSI Open Water Instructor.