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Your Career and/or Life as a Scuba Diving Instructor: How to make a good living out of your passion for diving. (Scuba Diving & Snorkeling for Scuba ... Instructors & Dive Industry Professionals) Paperback – September 8, 2021

by Darcy Kieran (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
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Your Career and/or Life as a Scuba Diving Instructor: How to make a good living out of your passion for diving.

Tired of working “9 to 5” and considering “living the dream” as a scuba diving instructor traveling from one tropical paradise to the next? It’s possible, if you play your cards right. Most instructors don’t, because they “wing it”. They dive head first, then check the depth of the pool or even if there is water in it!

This book is your companion to success as a dive instructor or divemaster, and a valuable reference book for dive store and scuba diving resort owners and managers.

It is focused on providing information, tricks, and advice for scuba divers looking at earning a living in the dive industry. Yet, part-time scuba diving instructors will also find information to make this adventure a better one financially, be much safer, have more fun, and be more fulfilling.

This book is about going beyond being “a” professional to being professional and successful.

It won’t give you an MBA or any other kind of business degree, nor make you a dive instructor! This book is about helping you merge scuba diving, career management, and business management to identify a path leading you to “living the dream” while simultaneously making enough money to live.

It is also about “raising the bar” in the scuba diving industry to put us on a path to growth.

It is best to read this book before starting your scuba diving instructor course but already certified dive instructors will also find plenty of food for thoughts and ideas for growth post-COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Scuba Diving & Snorkeling for Scuba Divers, Divemasters, Scuba Diving Instructors & Dive Industry Professionals
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  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    September 8, 2021
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.67 x 9 inches
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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Scuba Diving Scuba diver logbook for beginners Advanced Scuba Diver Log Book Career & Job as a Scuba Diving Instructor Scuba diving industry market reports Scuba diver log book
The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Scuba Diving SPF SCUBA DIVING STARTER LOGBOOK & QUICK-REFERENCE CHECKLISTS SPF ADV. LOGBOOK & CHECKLISTS FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS, DIVEMASTERS & INSTRUCTORS Your Career and/or Life as a Scuba Diving Instructor Scuba Diving Industry Market Size & Statistics THE EVOLVED SCUBA DIVER LOGBOOK
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For Future Scuba Divers What you need to know & do before you start learning to dive
For Entry-Level Open Water Diver Certification Make sure you get everything you need to be safe & have fun scuba diving Make sure you get everything you need to be safe & have fun scuba diving
For Advanced Scuba Divers Catch up on what you may have missed Improve your skills, safety & fun Additional log pages, dive gear log & scuba diver creed
For Divemasters & Scuba Diving Instructors Use with your student-divers for quality training Use with your student-divers for quality training Improve your skills, safety & fun Make a good living out of your passion for scuba diving by offering quality training & experiences Understand the dive industry better Additional log pages, dive gear log & scuba diver creed
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For Dive Industry Professionals Understand the dive industry better

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09FRZW2NC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (September 8, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8473424393
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.67 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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A MUST READ for all Scuba Instructors and Dive Masters
I am a relatively new scuba instructor so I am still finding my way in the industry. This book really helped by answering a lot of industry questions for me. Unlike a lot of business books, Darcy includes what I like to call "actionable intel". It's not just stories and problems, he goes into detail on how to solve every problem he presents.If you read his Medium blog or have read his other book "Scuba Diving Industry Market Size & Statistics" then some of this book will be familiar. That having been said, even the material that is presented elsewhere is presented here with a deeper explanation and how the data specifically impacts the target market.Overall, I would say that outside of my copy of "The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving", this book is the one that has had the most impact on my career in the industry.=C=
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Heather A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Should be required reading for dive professionals
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
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As a new scuba instructor I found this invaluable and interesting. Lots of great practical and real-world examples that all dive professionals should learn from. Great book!
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Manxman
5.0 out of 5 stars A “must” read for anyone considering to enter the diving industry.
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2022
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The content of this book and the way it is presented is brilliant. The author, Darcy Kieran, has invested much time and effort first to gather the source data, then to present in an easily digestible format. That said, it amazes me how many authors these days appear to bypass the editorial process. Consequently, you will need to ignore the many grammatical and typographical errors that distract a little from the material being presented. Still a firm five-stars in my opinion, and I strongly recommend the book.
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Lee Byrd
5.0 out of 5 stars Honest insight into the SCUBA industry's dysfunctional and outdated business model.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
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The SCUBA industry has many disparate stakeholders, resulting in an incredibly fragmented business. As a consequence, the customer experience is inconsistent. This book provides an honest and compelling insight into the business and sets the foundation for much needed disruption to the model. The opportunity exists to create an industry that strengthens the commercial stakeholders while creating a truly customer centric focus on enhancing the dive experience.
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Jeff Heim
5.0 out of 5 stars good insight
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2021
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lots of good info
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pure gold for dive pros or those who want to be
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022
As an active PADI Master Instructor I thought I had a pretty good grasp on dive biz and teaching. Always more to learn… this book is a thorough and up to date discussion of the reality of the biz. And many ideas on how to improve.
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Cal Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ for all Scuba Instructors and Dive Masters
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022
I am a relatively new scuba instructor so I am still finding my way in the industry. This book really helped by answering a lot of industry questions for me. Unlike a lot of business books, Darcy includes what I like to call "actionable intel". It's not just stories and problems, he goes into detail on how to solve every problem he presents.

If you read his Medium blog or have read his other book "Scuba Diving Industry Market Size & Statistics" then some of this book will be familiar. That having been said, even the material that is presented elsewhere is presented here with a deeper explanation and how the data specifically impacts the target market.

Overall, I would say that outside of my copy of "The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving", this book is the one that has had the most impact on my career in the industry.

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Cal Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ for all Scuba Instructors and Dive Masters
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022
I am a relatively new scuba instructor so I am still finding my way in the industry. This book really helped by answering a lot of industry questions for me. Unlike a lot of business books, Darcy includes what I like to call "actionable intel". It's not just stories and problems, he goes into detail on how to solve every problem he presents.

If you read his Medium blog or have read his other book "Scuba Diving Industry Market Size & Statistics" then some of this book will be familiar. That having been said, even the material that is presented elsewhere is presented here with a deeper explanation and how the data specifically impacts the target market.

Overall, I would say that outside of my copy of "The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving", this book is the one that has had the most impact on my career in the industry.

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Alex Brylske
5.0 out of 5 stars An important book every current and would-be dive professional should read.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2021
This book should be required reading for anyone thinking about becoming a scuba instructor. In fact, even if you’ve been a scuba instructor for over half a century, like me, you still should read it. It’s a comprehensive and brutally honest discussion of just about every issue imaginable affecting dive professionals, which makes it unlike any other book out there. And although Darcy’s unabashed honesty certainly won’t endear him to some diver training agencies and some other industry elites, this is exact why the book is such an excellent resource—it tells the truth: TO GROW, THE DIVE INDUSTRY NEEDS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT BUSINESS MODEL. The chapter, “Teaching for Success” I think is especially masterful. Frankly, I stopped teaching recreational divers and instructors a long time ago, but I still teach course in sustainable tourism and marine environmental education to dive professionals, and portions of this book will become part of my curriculum. Keep ‘em coming, Darcy, we need more like you speaking truth to power.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read if you're thinking of becoming a scuba instructor
Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2022
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Very interesting and helpful book. The author gives a good insight on the current scuba diving market and provides key tips for becoming a scuba instructor. I also appreciated his personal stories.
I think its an essential read for anyone thinking of becoming an instructor but the book can also be very helpful for anyone in the field who would like to improve. I strongly recommend this book!
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Brock M.
5.0 out of 5 stars A realistic and thought-provoking point of view!
Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2021
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Darcy Kieran has done a very good job of providing a realistic view of the dive industry today, and thought provoking recommendations on how we can improve the industry. A very good read for new dive instructors and should be a must read for existing dive instructors, we cannot keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result... Using statistics to back it up, "Your Career and/or Life as a Scuba Diving Instructor" paints a very clear picture of the status quo.
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