Nick
SSI Instructor Trainer
Boat Master
CERT IV Trainer and Assessor
I started my dive journey over 20 years ago, completing my Open Water Course back home in New Zealand. Inspired by my instructor and recognizing the benefits of the SSI system I continued my training through to instructor level and enjoyed many years working all around the world in both recreational and semi-commercial roles.
The last 12 years have been spent training and developing new dive professionals through the SSI system and I now get to see them enjoying the lifestyle and experiences that becoming a dive professional brings.
As a Cert IV Trainer I am able to teach government accredited courses including Workplace First Aid, Recreational Boat and PWC Licensing, Marine Radio, Shipboard Safety, Coxswains, Master <24m and Marine Engine Driver.
Gemma
Divemaster Instructor
Coxwain
I did my open water course in 2016 in Melbourne and it was on the first day of my course I realised that I wanted to do this as a job. But with the Melbourne weather being so cold I decided to move to tropical Queensland where I started an Instructor Internship with Pro Dive. Since becoming an instructor not only do I get to work in an unreal office but it has also opened up so many other opportunities like getting my commercial boat tickets.
For me every dive is just as amazing as the last even if I have been to that dive site many times before. I don’t think being able to breathe underwater will ever get old!
I love seeing my students faces after diving for the first time and remembering that same feeling.
Lide
Divemaster Intern
My first contact with SCUBA diving was back home in Spain, when I was about 10 years old. I did my open water course in 2023 in Thailand, while I was backpacking. I just fell in love with the sensation and the underwater world. After some travelling, I got the opportunity to join the Provide Magnetic Island team as a divemaster intern. Since I first met the team, I have been learning so much about the industry and improving my own scuba diving skills.
I would love to make this for my career, travel to different dive sites and gain more experience. And you never know maybe become an instructor one day!
Max
‘The Boss’ aka ‘The Doorbell’
Everyone’s favourite team member.
This pup may not have the best sea legs but she will be there to welcome you at the Pro Dive store and make your experience even more memorable.
