Become a PADI Mermaid Instructor with Blue Planet!

Ready to turn your passion for mermaiding into a rewarding career? The PADI Mermaid Instructor course is your gateway to teaching and inspiring others as they discover the magic of the underwater world. You’ll refine your PADI Mermaid skills, learn to design engaging lessons using the PADI teaching system, and develop the expertise to lead and mentor future mermaids with a focus on conservation. Earning your PADI Mermaid Instructor rating takes dedication and commitment, but the reward is unmatched—you’ll change lives, share unforgettable underwater experiences, and enrich your own journey in the process.

The Experience: 

• Knowledge Development: Join Jen Downey, your Mermaid Instructor Trainer, in an online session with modules designed to teach you the ins and outs of the PADI system. Learn about standards, risk assessment, the power of PADI and more! 

• Workshops: 4 workshops that include:

  • Swimming Skills

  • Mermaid Skills

  • Rescue Skills

  • Teaching Skills for classroom and in-water

• Exam 

We’re excited to offer these magical courses year-round in the DC area. Or, for an unforgettable mermaid experience, join PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer Jen Downey (GalaxSea Mermaid) in the beautiful waters of St. Maarten!

Prerequisites:

• Minimum Age: 18 years or older can join the adventure!

• Swimming Skills: You should be able to swim set distances without swim aids, float comfortably for a set time, and be in good health. 

• Completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or have a qualifying certification) within the last 24 months. This course is also available with Blue Planet!

• PADI Advanced Mermaid certification.

• Current medical statement signed by a physician within the previous 12 months.

Equipment

In the PADI Mermaid Instructor course, you’ll need:

• Monofin, tailskin, mask, snorkel, fins suitable for freediving, wetsuit as appropriate, and weight belts with weights in small increments. Available for rent and you’ll need to have your own to teach future courses).

• A float suitable for support (Will be provided for the course and you’ll need to have your own to teach future courses).

• First Aid and Emergency Oxygen (Will be provided for the course and you’ll need to have your own to teach future courses).

Feet2Fins – Your Ultimate Mermaid Journey!

Dive in and do it all! From PADI Mermaid, Advanced Mermaid, and EFR, we guide you every step of the way—no prior experience needed! Whether you're just starting or ready to take your mermaiding to the next level, we’ll help you transform from feet to fins and make a splash in the underwater world! 

Next Steps

Ready to become a professional mermaid?

• Contact us and check out our calendar of fun events, other upcoming courses, and adventures!

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