Dave is an experienced scuba diving instructor currently based in Auckland, New Zealand. He has over 2500 dives and 400 certifications conducted as an instructor for PADI and SSI. Dave has worked at several dive centers in Israel, Mexico, and New Zealand, teaching open water and advanced courses as well as specialties. He served for three years in the Israeli Navy as a diver and squad commander, conducting over 100 dives and gaining leadership and management skills.

1. Personal Information
Address: 1/367 Whitford Rd, Auckland, New Zealand
Contact Details: +972 508928247
Email: Dave.prodiving@gmail.com
Marital status: Single
Languages: Hebrew - mother tongue
English – good conversation and written
Russian – conversational
Lithuanian – beginner.
Citizenship: Israeli, European.
Driver's License: Full International
Education
2006-2009
Matriculation certificate (32 units): “Amos De- Shalit” High School Israel
2013
SSI Open Water Instructor: “Manta Dive Centre” Israel
SSI Advanced Instructor: “The Dive School” New Zealand
First Aid Instructor: “The Dive School” New Zealand
Oxygen Provision Instructor: “The Dive School” New Zealand
2014
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer: “U- Dive” Israel
PADI IDC Stuff Instructor: “Blue Magic Scuba” Mexico
Professional Experience
2014 -2015
I moved to Cozumel Mexico, to work at "Blue Magic Scuba" dive center. I was managing my
own schedule, teaching OW/ AOW, DSD’s, Specialties and helping in IDC’s, diving both from
shore and boat in calm/current conditions, having an average of 5-7 students in a group.
Currently I’m a PADI IDC Stuff Instructor (#341489) and SSI Advanced Open Water Instructor
(#52176) with 2500+ dives and an Instructor in eight specialties with 400 certifications.
2007- 2008
I qualified as a Dive Con with SSI in 2007 and secured a position with “Marina Divers” diving
center, Eilat (Red sea) Israel. Responsibilities included; sales, reception, tank filing and
providing gear. During that time, I began to lead guided dives and refresher dives when
needed. All dives were from shore reaching a max depth of 30m, in very good conditions all
year long.

2. 2009-2012 I served in the IDF combat service as a soldier, diver and commander. Here I
attained the rank of First Sergeant as squad commander in the Navy Training Base.
My duties included:
• Management and operation of logistics course.
• Coordination between the various units and army.
• Command of 9 officers and 120 soldiers over the role.
• Leading in a combat situation in varying sea conditions.
In the role, I was required to demonstrate strong management, multi-tasking, and
prioritization skills under pressure. Working independently and as part of a team was
critical, as was the ability to be accountable for my actions. Diving in this role involved
salvage and boat cleaning,
2010-2011
During my service at the Israeli navy, I gained a weekend role as a Dive Con at “Octopus Dive
Center” Tel Aviv (Mediterranean Sea) Israel. As a small center the team took turns in all
functions. I guided dives, did refresher dives and provided customers with gear and tanks. I was
required to do multiple tasks, working long hours. As a busy dive center we often did 4 dives
per day which were mostly from a boat and some from shore. Sea conditions ranged from cold
rough seas (16-18 degrees) in the winter to warm calm (29-30 degrees) in the summer.
2012-2013
I finished my military service in the middle of 2012 and went back to work at “Marina Divers”.
This time, I dedicated to working full-time in the water, leading guided dives, refresher dives,
introduction dives and helping with open water courses. My work there was intense, working
long hours, 7 days a week. When doing introductory dives we could average 5-8 dives a day
(sometimes even 9-11 dives a day). I also participated in some underwater work that included;
cleaning the bottom of a submarine and lifting various bodies from the sea floor.
2013 - 2014
At the beginning of 2013, I qualified as an Open Water Instructor and moved to New Zealand to
work as a Tertiary Education Diving Tutor at “The Dive School”, Auckland, New Zealand.
This school uses diving as a vehicle to re-integrate people from troubled backgrounds with
education and employment.
My role involved;
• Teaching SSI open water courses and specialty courses
• Integrating NZ Day skipper and First aid and Oxygen provision courses into the
curriculum
• Managing NZQA unit standards and maintaining quality paperwork
• Mentoring the students on study skills, acceptable behaviors and future pathways
• Equipment care and maintenance
• Transportation of students to and from course
References can be provided on request