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Year Round Pricing
Instructor Candidate
per person
$ 2,500
Private Instructor Candidate
per person
$ 3,500
Turn Your Passion of Diving Into A Career!
If you’re passionate about freediving and want to turn it into a career, the PADI Freedive Instructor course is the perfect choice! Live Free Diving offers a reputable, business-savvy team with highly experienced instructors dedicated to your success. This 7-day intensive course in Palm Beach County, FL, includes 2 days of pre-assessment workshops followed by 5 days of PADI Freedive Instructor Training.
PADI is one of the most popular paths to becoming a professional freediver, and since its Freediving program began, it has rapidly grown into one of the top educational systems worldwide. This course includes classroom sessions, dry training, confined water exercises, and open water teaching skills.
For those interested in starting their own freedive business, additional business workshops are available to provide the guidance you need, make sure to checkout the additional business workshops Live Free Diving provides, below.
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE OUR FREEDIVING INSTRUCTOR COURSE:
- Co-Owner, Kaleigh McBride is one of the first, and currently the ONLY female PADI Freediving Instructor Trainer in Florida. You get to dive with the best!
- We offer small class sizes, so you can be assured you will have the attention and space you deserve.
- Live Free Diving owns and operates its own private boat, ‘FINS UP’, a 26-foot Aquasport Osprey. This means more flexibility and time in the water! A U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain will accompany you on open water dives.
- L.F.D. has the ability to meet students where they are at in their freediving journey.
- Travel partner relationships to assure that you have the best, and most affordable accommodations when traveling to South Florida for training.
- Want us to travel to you for the instructor course? Ask us about a private course!
What’s Included in the Freedive Instructor Course
- 3 Confined Water Sessions
- 5 Open Water Sessions
- Yoga/ Breathing/ Meditation workshop sessions
- Internationally recognized certification upon successful completion
What You Will Learn:
- Student Learning & Instruction
- Teaching Freediver Workshops & Supervision
- Safety & Risk Management Techniques
- Learn Freediving Physiology & Psychology
- Beginner Business Organizing & Marketing Workshop
- How to Care For The Environment & How Philanthropy in Your Community Helps
- Mindfulness & Meditation Techniques
Course Requirements:
- STA: 2:30
- DYN: 50m
- CWT: -32m
- Black out rescue: -15m
If you’re ready to take the plunge, APPLY HERE!
Which path is best for you?
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For the Certified PADI Master Freediver! Let’s get right down to business!
You’ve put in the work, mastered your skills, and now it’s time to take the leap into a professional freediving career. Join our Freedive Instructor Course to turn your passion into a profession, inspiring others to explore the underwater world with confidence and safety.
Bundle includes:
- EFR / CPR Certification
- FULL COST:
- $2,500 | w/ group
- $3,500 | private
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Not a Certified Master Freediver but are a SCUBA Professional with a level 1 Freediver certification?
This pathway is exclusively for PADI Scuba Professionals only. However, please note that while you can earn your Freedive Instructor rating with just an Advanced Freediver certification, we strongly recommend pursuing your Master Freediver certification as well. This will not only enhance your skills as a diver and instructor but also give you the credibility and confidence you deserve in the freediving community.
Bundle includes:
- Advanced Freediver certification
- Plus, the Freedive Instructor Course
- FULL COST:
- $3,500 | w/ group
- $5,500 | private
Have you been Level 1 Freediver certified for less than 1 year?
After completing the Level 1 Freediver course, many students are so pumped that they want to dive right into the next levels! While we love the enthusiasm, we suggest taking it slow and steady. As Malcolm Gladwell says in Outliers, it takes around 10,000 hours of practice to truly master a skill. We recommend waiting at least a year before jumping from Level 1 to Level 2 and 3. Use that time to sharpen your skills, train with friends, travel to different dive sites to build your knowledge and skills!. Trust us, you’ll enjoy the journey even more!
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Are you a Certified Freediver (Level 1) but do not have your Advanced (Level 2) & Master (Level 3) Certifications?
Before you can join the Instructor Course, you’ll need to complete your Advanced and Master Freediver certifications. These courses will deepen your skills, refine your technique, and prepare you for the next step in your freediving journey.
Bundle includes:
- Advanced / Master Combo Course
- EFR / CPR certification
- Plus, the Freedive Instructor Course
- FULL COST:
- $4,500 | w/ group
- $6,500| private
Have you been certified for less than 1 year?
After completing the Level 1 Freediver course, many students are so pumped that they want to dive right into the next levels! While we love the enthusiasm, we suggest taking it slow and steady. As Malcolm Gladwell says in Outliers, it takes around 10,000 hours of practice to truly master a skill. We recommend waiting at least a year before jumping from Level 1 to Level 2 and 3. Use that time to sharpen your skills, train with friends, travel to different dive sites to build your knowledge and skills!. Trust us, you’ll enjoy the journey even more!
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Are you a Freediving enthusiast with no certifications yet?
Your journey has just begun! Start with your Freediver (Level 1) certification and work your way through Advanced and Master levels to qualify for the Instructor Course.
After completing the Level 1 Freediver course, many students are so pumped they want to dive straight into the next levels! While we love the enthusiasm, we recommend taking it slow and steady. As Malcolm Gladwell points out in Outliers, mastering a skill takes time and practice. Consider waiting at least a year before progressing to Levels 2 and 3. Use this time to sharpen your skills, train with friends, and explore different dive sites to build your experience. Trust us, you’ll enjoy the journey even more and be a stronger diver for it!
WANT THE MOST OUT OF YOUR FREEDIVE INSTRUCTOR COURSE?
Live Free Diving not only wants to provide you with the best freedive instruction, trainings, and courses…we want you to succeed! Checkout the additional options we have to help you grow and get the most out of your new career!
Instructor Prep: $150- 1 session | $400- 3 sessions
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- Already a Master Freediver and want to tune up your skills and prepare for the Freedive Instructor Course? Join us for additional one-on-one coaching and feedback during your line diving training sessions.
Business Marketing Workshop: $250
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As an additional add-on during your Freedive Instructor training, we’re thrilled to include a business marketing workshop tailored specifically for freediving professionals. During this session, you’ll have the freedom to ask any business or marketing-related questions—whether you’re looking to start your own business, need guidance on setting up an LLC, or want to learn how to effectively market yourself. We’ll explore strategies for building your personal brand, attracting students, leveraging social media, and creating lasting connections within the freediving community. This workshop is designed to give you the tools, insights, and confidence to thrive, no matter your career goals in the freediving industry.
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Professional Photo Package: $450
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- Every new business needs photos! Live Free Diving will provide you with professional in water (and out of water) photos to use for marketing yourself and the courses you will provide in your new business.
Content Creation Photo & Video Package: $250
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- Content is KING (or Queen!) Your new business will need a ton of content to share with potential freedive students and your social media following. This package will give you high quality photos and videos to use for marketing purposes.
Post Certification and Follow-Up Sessions:
1:1 Online Coaching Sessions: $175 (1 session- 30 minutes) | $250 (1 session – 1 hr) | $450 (3 sessions – 1 hr ea.)
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- Our 1:1 Online Coaching Sessions are designed to support you after completing your Freedive Instructor Course. Whether you need personalized guidance on refining your teaching techniques, structuring your courses, or growing your business, these tailored sessions provide the ongoing mentorship you need to succeed. With focused, one-on-one attention, we’ll help you overcome challenges, set goals, and continue your growth as a freedive instructor.
Freediver Course (Level 1) Shadow: $300 (includes student certifications)
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- Shadowing a 2-day Freedive Course is the perfect opportunity to gain confidence, refine your teaching skills, and enhance your course structure. Whether you need a little guidance on delivering lessons, want to observe how to handle students in real time, or aim to earn Freediver student certifications to level up and earn your Advanced Freedive Instructor rating, this shadowing experience will give you valuable insights and hands-on experience to boost your career and confidence.
If you would like to purchase any package or add on, please email livefreediving@gmail.com.
Upcoming Course Dates:
2025
- January 2025 (held in Roatan)
- June 2-8th, 2025 (Palm Beach, FL)