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The ocean offers silence, focus, and freedom. Freediving connects you with that in the most natural way. This November, Ocean Tribe is running the SSI Basic Freediving Instructor Course in Diani Beach. From 1–3 November 2025, you can take your passion for freediving and turn it into a professional path.
The SSI Basic Freediving Instructor Course qualifies you to teach SSI entry-level freediving programs such as Snorkel Diver, Try Freediving, and Basic Freediver. You will learn to plan and deliver sessions, manage safety, and build student confidence in both pool and ocean environments. By the end, you will be ready to inspire others to enjoy the freedom of holding a single breath beneath the surface.
To join, you must be at least 18 years old. You also need to hold a professional rating as an SSI Assistant Instructor (or equivalent from another agency) or be a certified SSI Mermaid Instructor. These prerequisites ensure you already have the foundation to guide students responsibly.
Over a couple of days you will refine your freediving technique, practice breath-holding and streamlining, and learn how to demonstrate skills clearly. You will gain confidence as an educator while enjoying the relaxed tropical setting of Diani. The program balances theory, pool training, and open water practice.
During the course you will develop the ability to teach relaxation and breathing techniques, smooth water entry, snorkel clearing, and efficient finning. You will also learn to guide students through safe breath-holding, rescue procedures for blackouts, ear equalisation, and proper diving techniques. You will finish with the skills to conduct reviews and keep accurate student records.
This course is your entry point into professional freediving instruction. It expands your career opportunities, strengthens your teaching skills, and connects you to SSI’s global network. You will leave with the ability to introduce others to the world of freediving and share the unique calm that comes with it.
You will access SSI’s digital learning system before the course. It includes videos and texts that can be downloaded for offline study. Complete this at your own pace so you arrive ready for the in-person sessions.
You will train in both confined water and open water. Pool sessions focus on skill mastery and comfort. Open water dives build real experience in ocean conditions and allow you to practice rescues, equalisation, and dive safety.
No. But you must already be at least a Recreational Assistant Instructor or higher before joining the instructor course.
The program runs for 2 days, with a mix of classroom, and pool training.
You should have your own freediving kit including mask, snorkel, fins, and weight belt. Ocean Tribe can advise on equipment rental or purchase if needed.
Anyone over 18 who is at least an Assistant Instructor or Mermaid Instructor can apply, provided they have the required freediving certification.
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