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Become More than just a scuba instructor - Become a leader. 

Canadian Training, Global Leadership

with PADI Course Director Larry Wedgewood

Larry Wedgewood PADI Canadian Course Director
We build leaders and mentors

What is a Dive Leader

Leadership is not a title, it's a responsibility

A Dive Leader is more than a bunch of certifications.
It's a mindset, a responsibility, and a commitment to others.

Dive Leaders are the divers others look to for guidance, confidence, and calm under pressure. They plan, problem-solve, and mentor, both above and below the surface. They understand that great diving isn’t just about skills… it’s about creating safe, meaningful experiences for others.

In Canada, where diving means cold water, low visibility, and unpredictable conditions, Dive Leaders are forged through challenge. 

They adapt. They lead with humility. They dive with purpose.

A Dive Leader is someone who:

Prioritizes safety - for themselves and everyone around them
Demonstrates mastery in real-world diving conditions
Mentors others through teaching, guiding, or encouragement
Communicates clearly and calmly, even under stress
Leads by example - not ego

Whether you're working toward your Divemaster, Instructor, or simply becoming a trusted diver in your community, Dive Leadership is a journey, and you're not on it alone.

 Scuba Careers is here to help you teach and lead with confidence. 

 Train in Canada. Lead anywhere in the world.

Professional level scuba Courses

Dive Mentor

Dive Mentor

Learning to mentor divers is your first true taste of dive leadership. This is a NON-PADI Course, however this program is where great dive leaders begin.

PADI Divemaster course

Divemaster

The PADI Divemaster course is a professional-level program that prepares divers to lead, mentor, and support others underwater.
It’s a prerequisite for instructor courses.

PADI Assistant Instructor

Assistant Instructor

Becoming a PADI Assistant Instructor is your gateway to teaching and inspiring new divers.
It’s where you shift from leading dives to shaping dive education.

Open Water Scuba Instructor

Open Water Scuba Instructor

Open Water Scuba Instructor Course is what you need to take to become a PADI Instructor 

IDC Instructor

IDC  Course 

Complete both AI and OWSI in the same course and become a PADI Instructor

Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Master Scuba Diver Trainer 

You'll be able to train PADI specialty courses, expand your teaching repertoire

Emergency First Response Instructor

Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI)

Learn to train the EFR system to scuba divers and non-divers alike. 


Our Purpose

To empower career minded divers to become skilled, confident leaders through mentorship, professional training, and a commitment to excellence on every dive.

Our Mission

To inspire, mentor, and professionally develop the next generation of dive instructors and leaders through purpose-driven training and high Canadian values, while providing global opportunities.

Our Goals

Mentor divers with personalized, purpose-driven training
Develop confident, safety-focused dive instructors and leaders.
Promote Dive leadership and Instructional excellence globally 
Support career pathways from recreational diver to instructor

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