Dive Pro: PFI Safety Supervisor Course in the USA
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3–5 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have good cardiovascular fitness, strong swimming ability, and comfortable breath-holding skills.
Overview
Ready to become a certified freedive safety professional? Join the Dive Pro: PFI Safety Supervisor course with Bamboo Reef in the USA and master the skills to lead and protect underwater adventures.
Dive Pro: PFI Safety Supervisor
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About This Adventure
Become a NAUI Freedive Safety Supervisor and elevate your freediving skills! This course prepares you to lead training sessions, guide dives, and provide safety support during competitions. Ideal for passionate freedivers ready to step into a professional role, you'll learn essential rescue and supervision techniques to ensure safety in the water.
NAUI FREEDIVE SAFETY SUPERVISOR
Are you interested in working as a Supervisor during Freediver, Intermediate, and Advanced Freediver training? Do you want to lead guided freedives for individuals and groups by shore or boat? How about lending your skills and experience as a safety freediver for world champion freedivers during competitions and record attempts? Maybe you just want to be more self-sufficient and responsible when freediving offshore and easy ambulance or paramedic support is far away.
Who is this course for?
This course if for any freediver ready to take the step into sharing their passion through the professional world of freediving. The freediver safety supervisor program is the introductory professional level course that teaches rescue, supervision and assistance techniques to the budding professional.
Course Prerequisites:
- 18 years of age
- Above average swimming skills
- NAUI Intermediate Freediver or equivalent
- Current on NAUI or DAN Dive First Aid for Professionals (DFA Pro)
Adventure Tips
Practice Rescue Techniques Regularly
Consistent practice of rescue drills ensures preparedness for real-life situations during freediving supervision.
Stay Hydrated Before and After Sessions
Proper hydration helps maintain focus and physical performance during safety supervision activities.
Use Quality Freediving Gear
Reliable equipment like monofins and freediving masks enhances safety and control underwater.
Understand Local Dive Site Conditions
Familiarize yourself with tides, currents, and visibility to plan safe supervised dives.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Garibaldi fish
- California sea lions
History
The San Diego coastline has long been a hub for maritime activities, with freediving traditions influenced by both indigenous cultures and modern aquatic sports development.
Conservation
Bamboo Reef promotes eco-friendly diving practices, emphasizing protection of marine ecosystems through minimal impact training and awareness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Freediving Mask
Provides clear vision underwater critical for supervision and rescue procedures.
Monofin or Bi-Fins
Necessary for efficient underwater movement and quick response during emergency situations.
Wetsuit (3mm to 5mm depending on season)
Keeps the body insulated to maintain comfort and safety in cooler water temperatures.
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Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
Used to mark diver positions and increase visibility during supervision.