Are you ready to join the ranks of the Professionals?
San Francisco Scuba Schools' PADI Divemaster course is the most sought after program of
training in dive leadership in the world today.
The PADI Divemaster course is designed to train qualified individuals as dive supervisors. Divemasters
are in demand worldwide by diving resorts where they oversee general diving activities and serve as an underwater
guides. As the sport diving gains popularity, the demand for the PADI Divemaster is rapidly expanding and with this increase,
the value of Divemaster training is readily apparent.
The importance of the Divemaster program to the sport of diving cannot be overstated. The rating
denotes an individual who has a high level of personal diving skill, has instructor level knowledge of diving theory, has
had significant training in how to assist other divers, and is able to assume a role of responsibility for the welfare of
other divers in his or her charge.
The course consists of three phases:
- Personal watermanship and scuba skills development.
- Knowledge Development: expand your knowledge of diving theory and practice.
- Practical application: assists Instructors and Divemasters in teaching dive classes and in supervising
groups of divers.
The Divemaster Course is a prerequisite to the PADI Instructor rating and hence the course aims to
shape the diver's ability and attitude as professional diving educators.
The goals of Divemaster training are to:
- Enable the Divemaster to organize, conduct and supervise recreational diving activities.
- Enable the Divemaster to effectively act as an instructional assistant.
- Develop the theoretical diving knowledge of the Divemaster to instructor level.
San Francisco Scuba Schools' Divemaster Course is enjoyable, deeply rewarding and a has lasting consequence
on the safety of diving in general. Our goal at SF Scuba Schools is to produce a Divemaster who is confident and competent
in his or her abilities and who is ready to take over a leadership role in the diving industry.
Academic Requirements:
In the Divemaster Course you will develop your knowledge of diving in the areas of diver supervision,
physics, physiology, equipment, skills & environment and the Recreational Dive Planner through self study. Your tutor
will guide you through the self study materials in preperation for the diving activities. After completion of the academics
you will join one of our professional instructors for completion of the diving activities. During the water training sessions
your instructor will again review the material. Finally, you will complete written examination necessary for certification.
Dive Requirements:
The Divemaster Course requires a minimum of eight days of water training.
You can begin the Divemaster course at any time.
