Do you love diving? Share the love of diving and help others achieve their goals! Inspire the divers you meet and make life easier assisting on recreational diving courses.
The PADI Divemaster Course is one of the most coveted and respected courses and accomplishments a recreational diver can participate in.
What will you learn?
The PADI Divemaster Course is the first leadership level course in the PADI System of diver education. It introduces candidates to learn advanced dive theory including physics, physiology, decompression theory, dive tables, standards and procedures and more, as well as how to perform dive skills demonstration quality and how to supervise student divers and certified divers.
Prerequisites:
- Minimum 18 years old
- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care certified (CPR & First Aid) within the last 24 months
- Certified as an Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver
- An RSTC medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
- Logged at least 40 dives to start, and logged at least 60 dives by course completion.
- Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
- Diver safety and risk management
- Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
- Business of diving and your career
- Awareness of the dive environment
- Dive setup and management
- Mapping an open water site
- Conducting dive briefings
- Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive
- Conducting a ReActivate Diver Program
- Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs
Candidates will also learn about Physics, Physiology, Decompression Theory, Equipment, Supervision techniques, the aquatic realm, and much more.
What gear will you need?
Costs not included:
- EFR / First Aid & CPR certification (if required)
- Additional Equipment rentals (if required)
- Boat Charter Fees, Park Fees (if applicable)
- PADI Divemaster Application Fee (payable to PADI upon course completion). 2025 Fee 190.00
- Travel expenses including fuel, lodging, meals
Course Benefits
- Free Air while on Divemaster training dives
- Discounts on PADI Specialty Training
- Exclusive in-store discounts
Registration fee includes the classroom, PADI Divemaster Crew Pack (Digital), Divemaster Slates, pool and open water sessions.
