PADI Divemaster – Become a Leader, Mentor, and Dive Professional

The PADI Divemaster course is the first step into the world of professional scuba diving, designed for experienced divers who want to lead, mentor, and support others in the water. This comprehensive program builds high-level dive skills, strong leadership abilities, and the professional-level knowledge required to guide certified divers, assist instructors, and manage real-world diving environments with confidence.

Through a blend of independent learning, practical workshops, in-depth water skill development, and real scenario-based training, you’ll refine your diving to a professional standard. As a Divemaster candidate, you’ll develop advanced rescue abilities, master dive planning, improve your navigation and problem-solving, and learn to supervise both recreational divers and students during training activities. Upon completion, you’ll be qualified to work as a dive professional anywhere in the world.

Key Benefits

• Develop strong leadership skills for supervising and assisting divers
• Transform your diving ability with professional-level in-water skills
• Work alongside instructors to learn teaching techniques and student management
• Gain experience with dive operations, logistics, and environmental awareness
• Globally recognized certification that opens the door to careers in diving
• Required step for anyone pursuing PADI Instructor training

What You’ll Learn

• Dive site management, supervision strategies, and risk assessment
• Mastery-level rescue techniques and diver support skills
• Advanced navigation, problem-solving, and environmental awareness
• How to assist with PADI courses and work directly with students
• Professional-level dive briefings, mapping projects, and skill demonstrations
• How to conduct certain PADI programs independently as a Divemaster

Course Structure

• Knowledge Development: PADI eLearning + instructor-led workshops
• Water Skills & Stamina: Timed swims, stress tests, and skill refinement
• Practical Application: Supervising divers, assisting real courses, and mapping projects
• Professional Training: Leadership scenarios, dive planning, and risk management
• Certification: Earned after completing all performance requirements and practical assessments

What’s Included

• PADI Divemaster eLearning
• Professional mentoring and in-water training
• Practical leadership development and workshop sessions
• Scenario-based training in both confined and open water
• PADI Divemaster certification upon successful completion

Start your professional scuba journey with Southern Maryland Divers and build the leadership, skills, and real-world experience you need to guide divers and begin a career in the dive industry.