Become a Lifeguard Instructor with SSI Support your resort pool owner, waterpark or the local government by training professional lifeguards. If you are interested in being a Lifeguard trainer and becoming an ambassador of this world, the SSI Lifeguard Instructor course is waiting for you! Upon completion, you will be able to certify lifeguards for the required environments they work in. Discover Local Course Dates Whether you’re on the move or planning ahead, we’ve got you covered. Never miss out on exciting training opportunities and register with ease. Start teaching to further your career Start teaching Lifeguard courses on various levels to collect valuable teaching experience and generate more income as an SSI Professional! But remember, learning never stops, so continue your career by qualifying for more Swim, Snorkel or even Freediving programs. Additional qualifications will provide you with more diversity and flexibility, whilst opening up new income options. Becoming a Lifeguard Instructor is just the beginning of an exciting career pathway. Swim Teacher AdultDo you want to inspire lifetime swimmers? Make a career out of swimming? Become a professional swimming teacher with SSI! Learn to teach babies, children or adults to swim, plus beginners up to competitive swimmers. Make a difference! Start today!20-24Suggested duration (h)Basic Freediving InstructorWith the Basic Freediving Instructor course, active SSI scuba professionals can easily expand their diving career into the freediving market. Help water enthusiasts learn to freedive by teaching them basic freediving skills in this entry-level program.8-12Suggested duration (h)Freediving InstructorBecome an SSI Freediving Instructor and take the first step toward a career in training freedivers. Create lifelong water enthusiasts and introduce them to the world of breath-hold training in a fun, safe environment with the SSI educational system.70Suggested duration (h)4Open Water Sessions Facts and Training Standards Amount of Academic Sessions 4Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions 5Maximum Training Depth 0 m / 0 ftSuggested duration (h) 40-56SSI Standards Languages English ελληνικά Русский Discover the Wonders of the Deep with SSI's Blog Join us on an exciting journey of discovery and learn more about exhilarating diving adventures, dedicated conservation initiatives, and innovative educational opportunities that will help you illuminate the extraordinary beauty of the underwater world. Let's explore the underwater world together and delve into the hidden wonders beneath the gentle waves. How Grenada's Underwater Art Park Is Supporting Coral Recovery 2026-04-17 Explore how underwater art in Grenada is helping restore coral reefs. Discover the artificial reef project, why it matters for divers, and how to get involved. World Shootout Marks 20 Years with Image of the Two Decades 2026-04-14 Learn about World Shootout's Image of the Two Decades, including key dates, judging process, and how underwater photography shapes diving. SSI Divers in the Spotlight: Stories from the Global Press 2026-04-06 Discover how SSI divers are making waves in global media, from expeditions and conservation to training and inspiring community stories. © iStock/4FRAustraliaThe world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef is the essence of diving in Australia.Learn more © AdobeStock/FlorianSouth AfricaSouth Africa offers a dazzling variety of dive sites to explore.Learn more © iStock/ventdusudCaliforniaCalifornia, the third largest state in the United States of America, boasts some of the best cold-water diving in the country.Learn more © iStock/tawatchaiprakobkitIndonesiaIndonesia is considered one of the best diving destinations in the world with more than 17,500 islands distributed over 5,000 kilometers.Learn more © iStock/daniloviDominican RepublicA vacation in the Dominican Republic can be whatever you want it to be.Learn more © iStock/RudyBalaskoItalyItaly is a peninsula in southern Europe, famously shaped like a boot that is surrounded by three parts of Mediterranean - offering various dive sites.Learn more
