You will become an expert diver while earning the coveted Divemaster rating. Like most divers, you've probably thought of the lifestyle of the dive instructors you've known -- great diving, traveling, meeting new people, and, best of all, working in a job they love. The reality is that diving offers a serious part or full time career opportunity. 

As a blossoming, dynamic recreation, diving supports a growing industry, and opportunities for trained professionals abound -- from sales positions with retail dive centers to divemaster roles in the world's most exotic dive destinations. 

A divemaster's substantial leadership training enables you to assist Instructors, have a high degree of personal diving skills, possess Instructor-level dive theory knowledge, and assume a leadership role for divers in your charge. 

Qualification Of Graduates

• A divemaster is qualified to organize and conduct dives for certified divers, assist a dive instructor in diving classes, and conduct Discover Local Diving, Discover Snorkeling, Skin Diving, and Scuba Review programs.
• A divemaster is also qualified to enter an Instructor Training Course.

Program Description 

• A comprehensive program in three main phases: Watermanship, Knowledge and Practical Application. See our calendar for schedule
• Develop knowledge and watermanship skills to instructor level. 
• Develop practical leadership skills and confidence under supervision of an instructor.

Program Steps

1. Register with Downey Diving to receive your study materials.
2. Attend required knowledge development and water skills sessions.
3. Intern with at least one basic, advanced, and specialty course.

• Age:  Minimum is 18 years. 
• Certification:  NAUI or PADI Advanced and Rescue certifications or equivalent are required. 
• Experience:  Have completed and logged at least 20 dives. Sixty dives are required for certification.
• Medical:  Medical form signed by a physician.