Instructor fees

[Crieagle]

Just a tad curious. What can an instructor hope to make on an average weekend doing open water students.

Just looking at rough fees. Like the idea of teaching something i love, better if I can get a bit of cash to help pay or go towards a holiday or more shiney.

If you don't want to post what you get if anything!! a pm would be fine.

Cheers

[guy]

nothing.

i only do a bit of fill in if theres a large group but get no money what so ever. do usually get a discount on kit if i ask nicely though.

also - for a season working abroad my flights will cost more than im likely to earn. although i do get free accommodation and food.

[Crieagle]

Ouch, I have heard that some schools/clubs do pay. I would like to add this aimed at PADI boys and Girls.

[Scubee]

PM on its way.

i get paid when i teach. It is work, so it is only right that I do.

[guy]

your right, it is work and i should be getting paid. however i do have fun and in the last year i think all ive done is 1 OW weekend and a few pool sessions. done 3 dive shows though and despite long hours, crap conditions and no pay its a weekend away with friends and a free piss up.

[purple vonny]

£50 - £70 per day (sometimes 12 hours) is about normal down here.

[Devon Diver]

Used to get £50 a day a couple of years ago with one school, now gone up to £55 with another school.

[Crieagle]

Thanks y'all. Green on the way.

[Chardy]

PM on it's way

[hammerheads]

working for yourself it depends on the following factors

1. location of course
2. accommodation charges
3. number of students ( having only 1 student on a basic course is a definte loss situation, 2 students will move it up to around £40 - £55 per day)
4. Materials cost
5. etc etc etc

There is no money in one student courses and if you do it properly and pay your DM a daily rate and give your shore support a daily rate then you need at least 4 students to make a days money.

I think all instructors should be paid for open water and pool sessions as it is work (im lucky that i do get paid for both) i still fail to see why instructors work for nothing and continue to line the pockets of dive school owners with money. What other professional would work for nothing?

In my opinion if a dive school cannot afford to pay its instructors then it is not a viable business full stop and dont believe the old cobblers from the school owners that they dont take a wage.

Dont expect to make loads of money because I doubt you will and also expect lean periods because you will get them. Do it well and put your heart and soul into it and care about the people you teach to dive and I honestly cant think of more rewarding thing to do in life