Thomas Heuberger • Diving Instructor

Safe, structured, and calm instruction for divers who value standards and reliability.

Certified instructor across IAC, CMAS, and SSI with a focus on Open Water training and specialty courses. Available for part-time or seasonal collaboration with established dive centers.

Experience 33+ Open Water certs, ~1,000 dives
Regions Cold water, Mediterranean, Red Sea
Languages German (native), English (fluent)

Profile

What I bring to your team

Certified diving instructor with cross-agency experience (IAC, CMAS, SSI), actively teaching since 2021. Strong background in Open Water training and a wide spectrum of specialty courses, with an emphasis on safe, structured, and calm instruction.

I am available part-time or seasonally, primarily to support dive centers during peak periods, instructor shortages, or pre-scheduled Open Water course blocks. I am not seeking a full-time or managerial role, but rather reliable instructional work within established dive operations.

Teaching Experience

Delivery at scale and depth

  • 33 Open Water certifications completed
  • Dozens of specialty courses taught
  • Approx. 1,000 total dives
  • Extensive experience in cold water, dry suit, and limited visibility, as well as Mediterranean and Red Sea environments
  • Technical and extended-range diving background

Quick facts

1000 Total dives
33 Open Water certs
20+ Specialties taught

Qualifications

Teaching, nautical, and safety readiness

Nautical

Croatian Skipper License, valid throughout the Mediterranean

Equipment & Insurance

Full personal instructor kit, extended-range / technical gear, and active instructor liability insurance

Medical & Fitness

Excellent physical condition; non-smoker; fit for sustained instructional work

Availability & Model

Ideal for peak season support

  • Part-time / seasonal availability
  • Willingness for short-term relocation within the EU
  • Open Water course blocks Thursday to Sunday
  • Peak season coverage and temporary instructor replacement
  • Comfortable integrating into existing teaching standards and procedures

Languages

German: Native
English: Fluent

Additional background

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
Master’s degree in Computer Science
Driving Licenses A + B

Structured, safety-oriented, and reliable teaching approach; not seeking operational or managerial responsibilities.

Teaching Qualifications (SSI)

Courses & specialties

Open Water Diver Advanced Open Water Diver Dive Guide / Divemaster Boat Diving Computer Diving Decompression Diving Deep Diving Dry Suit Diving Enriched Air Nitrox Independent Diving Navigation Night Diving & Limited Visibility Perfect Buoyancy Gas Blender Equipment Techniques Recreational Sidemount Diving Science of Diving DPV Diving Waves, Tides & Currents Stress & Rescue React Right (Emergency)

Contact

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Ready to collaborate

Plug me into your next Open Water block or peak season schedule.

Reliable, standards-focused instruction that integrates seamlessly into your dive center’s procedures.