Turn Your Passion Into Your Profession
Freediving has already changed your life. Now imagine helping change someone else’s. Imagine introducing a complete beginner to their very first breath-hold. Watching a student overcome fear. Witnessing someone reach a depth they never believed possible. Helping people discover confidence, calm and a lifelong passion for the ocean. This is what becoming a freediving instructor is truly about.
The Molchanovs Wave 2 Instructor Course is far more than an instructor certification. It is a complete professional development programme designed to transform experienced freedivers into confident, knowledgeable and inspiring educators. Whether your dream is to teach on a tropical island, travel the world, work for a leading freediving centre or eventually open your own school, this course gives you the technical, educational and professional foundation to build a successful career. At Camotes Freediving, you’ll train with one of the world’s most experienced freediving educators in one of the best destinations for freediving instructor training in the Philippines and Asia.
Why Become a Freediving Instructor?
Teaching freediving is unlike any other profession. Every day is different. Every student has a different story. A different challenge. A different breakthrough. You won’t simply teach breath-holding. You’ll help people gain confidence. Overcome fears. Discover the underwater world. Reconnect with themselves. For many instructors, there is no more rewarding career. And because freediving continues to grow rapidly around the world, qualified instructors have opportunities to work in some of the world’s most beautiful destinations.
Why Choose Camotes Freediving?
Choosing your Instructor Trainer is one of the most important decisions of your professional career. The quality of your instructor course will influence not only whether you pass the evaluation, but also the kind of instructor you become. At Camotes Freediving, you’ll be mentored by:
- 13-time French National Record Holder
- Former Head of Education for Molchanovs
- Molchanovs Instructor Trainer Developer
- International competition organiser
- Coach of instructors, athletes and national record holders
This unique combination of educational experience and elite athletic performance allows us to go far beyond simply preparing you for the final evaluation. Our goal is to help you become the instructor students remember years later.
We Don’t Just Teach You How to Pass
Many instructor courses focus on helping candidates pass the final assessment. We believe that’s only the beginning. Our objective is to prepare you for your first student. Your first rescue. Your first difficult equalization problem. Your first nervous beginner. Your first successful course. Because becoming an instructor starts after certification—not before.
Learn to Teach, Not Just Demonstrate
Being an excellent freediver doesn’t automatically make you an excellent instructor. Teaching is a completely different skill. Throughout the course, you’ll develop:
- Professional communication
- Coaching techniques
- Observation skills
- Error detection
- Teaching progression
- Student psychology
- Risk management
- Leadership
By the end of the course, you’ll understand not only what to teach, but how to teach it effectively.
Your Transformation
Most candidates begin the course thinking they need to become better freedivers. By the end, they realise they’ve become better communicators. Better leaders. Better problem solvers. Better educators. Typical outcomes include:
✔ Increased teaching confidence
✔ Improved communication
✔ Stronger leadership
✔ Better technical understanding
✔ Professional coaching skills
✔ Greater safety awareness
✔ Internationally recognised instructor certification
Most importantly, you’ll leave prepared to begin teaching with confidence.
Why Students Choose to Train With Us
Instructor candidates consistently highlight:
✔ Personal mentoring
✔ Honest feedback
✔ High educational standards
✔ Small groups
✔ Real teaching experience
✔ International perspective
✔ Long-term support after certification
Many graduates remain in contact long after completing the course and continue seeking coaching throughout their careers.
10 days - 1390 $
Why Molchanovs?
Molchanovs is a leading freediving education platform, providing extensive online manuals written by the best freediving athletes and instructor trainers around the world. It is the fastest growing freediving agency run by freedivers for freedivers. As an instructor you will benefit from the dynamic Molchanovs community with regular updates of the teaching materials and the assurance to teach the most recent freediving techniques
Additionally you will be granted access to our base training database, providing you with training sessions for all levels in swimming pool and open water, as well as dry sessions including fitness, equalization and mental preparation techniques.
Last but not least, you do not need to be affiliated to a dive center in order to teach and certify Molchanovs students. Simply pay your yearly membership and teach as many courses as you want without paying any additional.
What it Includes
- Extensive online manual
- 10 full days with our instructor trainers
- Teaching techniques for theory and dry skills
- Teaching techniques for in-water skills
- Validation of performance requirements
- Use of equipment & facilities
- Liability insurance
- Internationally recognized E-certification upon successful completion
Prerequisites
- Being 18 years old of age
- Being certified Molchanovs L3/W3 or taking a crossover evaluation with equivalent certification
- Having a CPR/First Aid certificate no older than 2 years old
- Being comfortable with the performance requirements
Theory
- Teaching relaxation, breathing and mental techniques
- Teaching framework
- Teaching techniques for theory and dry skills
- Teaching techniques for confined water skills
- Teaching techniques for open water skills
- Business and marketing
- Risk management
- Molchanovs base training and community
Passing Requirement
- Attend all 9 classroom sessions
- Pass both the entry and the final exam
- Lead a warmup session
- Pass 2 classroom presentations
- Pass one dry skill presentation
- Pass 2 confined water skill presentations
- Pass 2 open water skill presentations
Performance Requirements
Confined Water
STA 4 min
Complete a Static breath hold
of minimum 4 minutes
DYN 100m
Perform a horizontal dive
of 100m using bi-fins
DNF 60m
Perform a horizontal dive
of 60m without fins
Open Water
CWTB 40m
Perform a comfortable dive
to 40m using bi-fins
CNF 30m
Perform a comfortable dive
to 30m without fins
15m stand-by (1min) rescue
Demonstrate correct rescue procedures after a one minute standby at 15m
FIM 40m
Perform a comfortable dive
to 40m by pulling the rope
25m rescue with 50m tow
Demonstrate correct rescue procedures in freediving emergency scenario from a depth of 25m including a surface tow of 50m
CO2 dive
Perform a 20m CWTb dive after finning on the surface for one minute with the arms above the head
FAQ's on Molchanovs Wave 2 Instructor
No. Everything related to teaching methodology is covered during the course.
It is demanding because it prepares you for a professional responsibility. However, you’ll receive continuous mentoring and feedback throughout the course.
Depending on course scheduling and availability, you’ll have opportunities to teach under supervision whenever possible, alongside extensive practical teaching exercises.
Many candidates are. You’ll progressively build confidence through repeated presentations and constructive coaching.
Molchanovs certifications are internationally recognised, although local employment requirements and regulations vary by country.
Absolutely. We believe mentorship shouldn’t end when the course finishes. Many graduates continue seeking advice, coaching and professional guidance long after becoming instructors.
Because becoming a great instructor isn’t just about passing an evaluation. It’s about learning from someone who has dedicated years to developing freediving education at the highest level, mentoring instructors from around the world and continuously refining teaching standards.
Knowledge matters. Technique matters. But what students remember most is how you made them feel. Our goal is to help you become the kind of instructor who inspires confidence, creates unforgettable experiences and positively impacts every student you teach.
