Divemaster
Take the Leap into the Professional Side of Diving
Becoming a PADI Divemaster is more than earning a new certification—it’s stepping into a leadership role and transforming the way you dive. At Great American Divers, Divemaster training is designed to challenge you, grow you, and give you a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be a dive professional.
You’ll dive deeper into dive theory, gaining a stronger grasp of physics, physiology, equipment, and decompression concepts—so you don’t just do the skills, you understand the why behind them. You’ll learn how to identify and manage risks, anticipate potential issues, and solve problems as they arise, all while maintaining calm, confident control in real-world situations.
Throughout the course, you’ll fine-tune essential leadership and communication skills, learning how to guide certified divers, assist instructors during training, and create safe, enjoyable experiences for everyone in the water. These skills don’t just make you a better diver—they make you someone others trust and naturally follow.
As the most recognized professional scuba certification in the world, PADI Divemaster opens doors to travel, career opportunities, and the chance to get paid doing what you love. Whether your goal is a career in diving or simply becoming the strongest, most capable diver you can be, Divemaster training elevates every dive that follows.
Train with a team that knows you, supports you, and is invested in your success. When you’re ready to lead, we’ll be right there with you.
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Dive Into Leadership
Leadership in diving starts with your PADI Divemaster class. Learning the basics of group and student supervision, diving theory and developing exemplary dive skills are just of few of the topics covered in this class.
PRE REQUISITES
- 18 years of age
- PADI Rescue Diver
- EFR Primary & Secondary Care (within the last 24 months at time of certification)
- 40 logged dives
PRICE
$1150 / diver which includes student materials and all instruction including Dive Theory
You are responsible for travel expenses, any park or dive site admission & any equipment needs. At the time of certification you are responsible for your application fees paid directly to PADI.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Personal Gear: Mask, snorkel, fins, boots, logbook, knife or diver tool, SMB w/ spool or reel.
Diving System: Tank, BCD with low pressure inflator, primary regulator and alternate air source, SPG, depth gauge or dive computer, compass, quick release weight system and weights, adequate exposure protection, two surface signaling devices (one audible and one visual), dive computer or RDP w/ timing device.
Divemaster students are professionals in training and are required to have their own equipment.
