2025-12-15 Training 4 min read
How I coach buoyancy without overwhelming students
Short, structured approach to improving trim and control.
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Alex Rivera
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
PADI MSDT — premium instruction, calm leadership, and a proven safety mindset.
Koh Tao, Thailand
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I'm a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer with 350 logged dives and 8 Specialty Instructor ratings, including Enriched Air (Nitrox). I've supported and assisted numerous PADI programs as a Divemaster under highly reputable instructors—shaping a teaching approach built on clear structure, calm communication, and strong safety habits.
My strengths are in student confidence-building, tidy course flow, and reliable operational readiness. I'm comfortable working across variable conditions including currents, surge, thermoclines, cooler water, and changing visibility, and I take pride in professional standards both above and below the surface.
350+
Logged Dives
8
Specialty Instructor Ratings
EFRI
Emergency First Response Instructor
Nitrox
Nitrox Instructor
100+ Mediterranean dives:
Teaching Approach
My goal is to produce divers who feel calm, capable, and aware. I teach using predictable structure: clear briefings, small-step progressions, and consistent feedback. I balance professional standards with a positive learning environment—so students stay engaged while remaining safe and in control.
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About
I built my dive leadership through a mix of hands-on course support and wide environmental exposure. Assisting instructors across multiple PADI programs developed my ability to anticipate student challenges, maintain control, and keep training calm and enjoyable without compromising standards.
I'm particularly focused on buoyancy coaching, situational awareness, and developing confident divers who can make good decisions underwater. I work well in teams, I'm consistent operationally, and I'm comfortable supporting high-tempo environments while staying composed.
Working Style
- Clear communication and structured delivery
- Safety-minded decision making and strong supervision habits
- Reliable daily readiness: gear setup, checks, organisation
- Confident with nervous divers and first-time learners
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Experience
Divemaster (Course Support)
Multiple PADI Programs
Koh Tao, Thailand | Mediterranean
Supported course delivery across a range of programs, focusing on safety, flow, and student control: • Underwater supervision, positioning, and student confidence coaching • Skill circuit preparation and controlled practice support • Assisting briefings/debriefings and troubleshooting common issues • Equipment setup checks, readiness routines, and operational support • Calm support during busy sessions and varied conditions
Diving Experience
Mediterranean (100+ dives) + Tropical Operations
Regional experience
Comfortable across different temperatures, depth ranges, and conditions: • Currents, surge, thermoclines, limited visibility • Conservative planning habits and site awareness • Structured pre-dive preparation and disciplined procedures
Operational Strengths
- → Boat organisation and guest readiness
- → Risk management mindset
- → Clear surface supervision habits
- → Strong briefings and underwater communication
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Certifications & Qualifications
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT)
Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI)
Enriched Air (Nitrox) Instructor
8 Specialty Instructor ratings
Specialty Instructor Ratings
Enriched Air (Nitrox)
Deep Diver
Wreck Diver
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Drift Diver
Navigation
Night Diver
Search & Recovery
Teaching Focus Areas
- Confidence building + calm course flow
- Buoyancy and trim development
- Safe decision making, awareness, and controlled ascents
- Standards consistency without pressure
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Portfolio
A selection of in-water and topside examples showing instruction moments, diving environments, and operational readiness. Additional media available on request.
Instruction
Open water skill circuits
Buoyancy coaching session
Confined water training
Student confidence building
Operations
Pre-dive briefings
Equipment setup and checks
Boat deck organisation
Surface supervision
Environment
Mediterranean diving
Tropical reef environments
Wreck diving
Deep diving operations
Video Highlights
Short clips focusing on calm instruction presence, buoyancy control, and reef awareness.
Buoyancy coaching session
Calm instruction approach to trim and control
Briefing style example
Clear, structured pre-dive briefing
Controlled ascents and safety stop habits
Safety-focused underwater procedures
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Blog / News
Short updates on training focus, diving safety habits, and teaching techniques—useful for employers and students to understand how I work.
2025-11-28 Safety 5 min read
Briefings that actually reduce task loading underwater
How I keep divers calm and aware from the start.
Read more → 2025-11-10 Conditions 6 min read
Cold water, currents, and visibility: building confidence safely
How I adapt teaching and supervision to conditions.
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Contact
For employment enquiries, seasonal roles, or reference requests, please reach out below. I can provide certification scans and a logbook summary on request.
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Student & Colleague Feedback
Sarah M.
Open Water student
Clear instructions and patient approach. Helped me feel confident throughout.
Mark T.
Advanced Open Water
Excellent instructor with strong safety awareness. Well-structured course.
Lisa Chen
Divemaster candidate
Professional training environment. Valuable feedback and solid foundations.
James K.
Rescue Diver
Great focus on practical skills. Thorough approach to safety protocols.
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