PADI Divemaster

$1,095.00

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 a bilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.

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Description

Overview

Imagine a job where you actually look forward to heading off to work in the morning. Lead a life others fantasize about. Sailing into incredible sunsets could be the rule, not the exception, especially if you work in a tropical dive destination. The commute to work could be as easy as a ten-minute boat ride. Work now becomes an adventure in itself. While experiencing new cultures and lifestyles, you’ll be surrounded by people who are always happy. When you take people diving all day – everyone’s happy. It’s not all fun and games in paradise, but the rewards are well worth the effort.

Course Prerequisites

  • 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
  • 40 logged dives
  • 18+ years old

Course Includes

  • PADI Divemaster Crew Pack
  • PADI Equipment Specialty Certification

Divemaster Candidates Need

  • Equipment – Optional Unlimited Drysuit Gear Rental Package +$399 (Divemasters only)
  • PADI Application / Membership fee $142

Course Description

As a PADI Divemaster you’ll be qualified to

  • 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
  • After some interning, you may also apply to conduct the Discover Scuba Diving program

Throughout the program we will:

  • Learn dive leadership through independent study sessions and written exams
  • Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open water
  • Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving abilities
  • Lead you through an internship or series of practical training exercises with actual students and courses, or a weekend of role playing to help you develop your skills at dealing with problems and situations.

There are many facets to the divemaster program and the beauty behind the course structure is such that it is very flexible and can be suited to meet your needs and timeline. If you would like more information regarding course structure and dates please contact the shop.