PADI Course Director Walter Schmit joins Dive Ninja’s IDC program
Today, we’re excited to share that renowned PADI Course Director Walter Schmit is joining our team! As many of you are aware, Aitor has been selected to work on an exciting new project at PADI. While we’re sad to see him leave, we’re also very happy for him embarking on this new chapter! Finding a new course director to lead Dive Ninja’s conservation-focused IDC and dive instructor training in Los Cabos was a big challenge until we met Walter. He offers a wealth of expertise, experience, and wisdom that will greatly benefit the program. We’re thrilled to welcome him aboard!
Since starting his diving career in 2001, Walter has become one of the leading course directors worldwide. His extensive knowledge and passionate teaching style shine through in every course, supported by numerous awards, including consecutive PADI Gold & Elite recognitions, as well as a perfect 100% pass rate at the PADI Instructor Exams. With over 10,000 dives—including instructor training, manta ray citizen science, cave exploration, and bull shark conservation—Walter is committed to guiding aspiring PADI Instructors toward growth and success.
Besides teaching professional-level diving, Walter is also a proficient technical diving instructor and Tec Instructor Trainer with a strong focus on precision, patience, and proper techniques. He is a highly qualified cave diver, as well as a closed-circuit rebreather diver and IANTD Cave CCR Diver.
He has directed top-tier professional training programs in breathtaking dive destinations, including the Maldives, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Greece, establishing himself as one of the industry’s top mentors. His personalized teaching approach, which makes both theory and practical skills accessible to all divers, has empowered hundreds to realize their dream of becoming PADI instructors.
Our whole team is thrilled to welcome him to the Ninja family! Over the past few weeks, Jay and Walter have been working together to enhance our IDC program. Walter will lead the upcoming Dive Ninja Instructor Development Course, beginning September 20th in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. For details about the PADI IDC program at Dive Ninja and to explore how you can pursue your dream of becoming a dive professional, visit our dedicated website at www.IDCLosCabos.com.
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