Take the first step in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster.
Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive
knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional.
PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by
training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors
with student divers.
What
can PADI Divemasters do?
Work at local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts
and at exotic resort locations
Assist PADI Instructors with students
Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours
Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
Teach PADI Discover Snorkeling programs
Conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers
Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences
Teach Emergency First Response programs after successful completion
of an Emergency First Response Instructor course.
What do I need to start?
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification from
another training organization
PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying certification
from another training organization.
Medical clearance signed by a physician
20 logged dives
18 years old
What will I do?
Learn dive leadership through classroom and independent study
sessions
Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and
open water
Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving
abilities
An internship or series of practical training exercises
How long will it take?
Two weeks - three months
