Information for Instructors

New Instructors

Existing Instructors / Renewing Instructors

  • Each year, renewing Instructors should review the information in the New Instructor Information Packet, which highlights the essential responsibilities and requirements for instructors operating on PDRA property.
  • Being an instructor on PDRA properties is a privilege. It is the sole decision of the PDRA to allow or renew instructor credentials.
  • Instructor Card:
    • Every instructor must carry their PDRA Membership Card or have it readily available at all times on PDRA property.
    • The card must clearly display the word “Instructor” and be presented to any PDRA officer, quarry manager, or member when requested.
  • Certificate of Insurance:
    • Instructors are required to have a valid Certificate of Insurance (COI) on file, your COI must:
      • Be current and have a valid expiration date (pricing details may be blacked out).
      • List the PDRA as an Additional Insured (Piedmont Diving and Rescue Association, 9815 Sam Furr Road #J65, Huntersville, NC 28078)
      • COI must list the instructor’s name. Shop COI’s can include multiple instructor names.
    • Any COI updates due to policy renewal must be promptly sent to the designated PDRA email (piedmontdiving1963@gmail.com) or uploaded with your membership renewal.
    • New PDRA membership cards will not be issued if current COI is not on file with the PDRA.