ktarlecky
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i work for the YMCA and i used to be the Aquatic Director with a SCUBA program. I would just have the Y hire the LDS instructor and pay him directly for the costs associated with his time, equipment, supplies, etc. Of course all the money would initally go in the Y account. and the Y issues a paycheck for reimburesment. Therefore the whole issue of "renting" the pool no longer exists. the key is to form a working relationship that works for both the Y and the LDS. Y's are more than happy to hold a SCUBA cert. although some may want YMCA certification, it is a sad truth that YMCA instructors are few and far inbetween (at least in PA). After our YMCA SCUBA instructor passed away last year, i was forced to hire a PADI Instructor. I did get him to agree to 6- 3 hour pool and classroom sessions, plus additional days for open water dives. anyway....