The SSI Recreational Sidemount Specialty Instructor Seminar is designed for instructors who want to become qualified to teach SSI Recreational Sidemount courses. The program goes beyond personal diving skills and focuses on effective teaching techniques, skill demonstrations, course delivery, and compliance with SSI standards.
Throughout the seminar, participants work on the quality of all required skill demonstrations, course organization, SSI standards, and student evaluation. The goal is to prepare instructors to confidently and professionally conduct Recreational Sidemount programs.
Who is this course for
- SSI Instructors seeking the Recreational Sidemount Specialty Instructor rating
- Instructors from other agencies transitioning into the SSI system
- Instructors wishing to expand their teaching portfolio with sidemount courses
- Professionals planning further development toward XR and Sidemount Instructor programs
- Instructors looking to improve the quality of their demonstrations, presentations, and teaching techniques
- * The seminar is intended for active diving instructors who meet SSI requirements for specialty instructor certification.
What you will learn
- Demonstrating all Recreational Sidemount skills to instructor-level standards
- Delivering academic presentations according to SSI methodology
- Understanding and applying SSI standards for the Recreational Sidemount program
- Conducting equipment configuration and fitting sessions
- Evaluating and correcting student performance
- Organizing and conducting academic and practical training sessions
- Teaching rescue and self-rescue skills required within the course
- Providing effective feedback and coaching
- Preparing to independently conduct SSI Recreational Sidemount courses
How we work
The seminar follows SSI Instructor Training standards together with the Sidemount Precision Protocol methodology. The focus is placed on the quality of skill demonstrations, effective knowledge transfer, and a thorough understanding of the Recreational Sidemount program structure and standards.
Each participant actively delivers presentations, demonstrates skills, and receives detailed feedback on their teaching performance. The goal is to prepare instructors to confidently and professionally conduct SSI Recreational Sidemount courses.
Course schedule
The seminar is conducted over two intensive full training days, from morning until evening. The program focuses on SSI standards, course structure, instructional presentations, and the demonstration of all required Recreational Sidemount skills.
Special attention is given to presentation quality, student evaluation, and the effective delivery of both academic and equipment-related course components.
* SSI Recreational Sidemount standards review
* Detailed course program analysis
* Demonstration of all required course skills to instructor-level quality
* Academic presentations following SSI teaching methodology
* Student evaluation and feedback techniques
* Equipment configuration and fitting sessions
* Rescue and self-rescue skills required within the course
* Evaluation of presentations and skill demonstrations
* Preparation for independently conducting SSI Recreational Sidemount courses
Price & what's included
Course price
3600 PLN
Included in price
- Two-day SSI Recreational Sidemount Specialty Instructor Seminar
- Evaluation of presentations and skill demonstrations
- Individual feedback and instructor coaching
- Assessment of readiness to conduct SSI Recreational Sidemount courses
Not included
- SSI Recreational Sidemount Specialty Instructor Kit
- Entry fees for swimming pools or dive sites
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