Divers look up to divemasters because they are leaders who mentor and motivate others. As a divemaster, not only do you get to dive a lot, but you also experience the joy of seeing others have as much fun diving as you do.

The PADI Divemaster course is your first level of professional training. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you will hone your diving skills—such as mastering effortless buoyancy control—and refine your rescue skills to easily anticipate and resolve common problems. You will gain diving knowledge, as well as management and supervisory skills, becoming a role model for divers everywhere.

As a PADI Divemaster, you will lead others, supervise diving activities, and assist with diver training. Whether you want to work at a remote dive destination or close to home at a local dive shop, the adventure of a lifetime awaits. PADI Divemasters are respected diving professionals affiliated with the world’s largest and most well-regarded dive organization: PADI.

PADI Rescue Divers who are at least 18 years old may enroll in the PADI Divemaster course. You must also have:

Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care training (CPR and first aid) completed within the last 24 months.
A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
At least 40 logged dives to begin the course, and 60 logged dives to earn certification.
Please note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organizations may be accepted; ask your PADI Instructor for details.