PADI Divemaster or Assistant Instructor Course

Are you ready for challenge and responsibility? Do you want to increase your diving knowledge and skill level? Are you considering becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor?

If you answer "yes" to one or more of these questions, then our PADI Divemaster program is for you. You will train under and work with experienced PADI Instructors, certified and insured Divemasters and students. This intense, exciting program is oriented towards divers who are self-directed and serious about their level of training. Even if you decide not to pursue diving as a professional, you will derive benefits that will contribute to a lifetime of diving enjoyment. When you train as a Divemaster with Northeast Scuba, nothing is left to chance. You will have the opportunity to be among the best of the best!

Course Highlights

Divemaster: Program includes numerous evening academic sessions, several instructional and practical sessions in the pool, a minimum of five successful sessions assisting a certified instructor and our students in the pool and ten successful open water sessions with a certified instructor and students. Due to our extensive open water class schedule, you can schedule the completion of the in-water requirements in a flexible manner to suit your needs.

Assistant Instructor: If you choose to go on, as an Assistant Instructor candidate you will concentrate on developing an academic presentation style that allows you to effectively conduct classroom sessions. Assistant Instructor opportunities include certifying students as PADI Peak Performance Divers, conducting Discover Scuba pool sessions and are eligible for instructor level training to conduct the PADI Medic First Aid, DAN O2 and Equipment Specialist courses.

Prerequisites: PADI Rescue Certification (or equivalent) and the submittal of a PADI approved medical exam form signed by a physician. PADI Divemaster certification is required for the PADI Assistant Instructor course. Minimum age is 18.

Required Equipment and Materials: Students are responsible for providing a complete SCUBA equipment package including mask, fins, snorkel, boots, appropriate exposure protection, (students wishing to use dry suits must show proof of dry suit certification or they may elect to use Northeast Scuba's dry suit option for the course), hood, mitts or gloves, BCD with LPI , regulator with octopus or alternate air source (not a "Spare air"), SPG, depth gauge, timer or watch, compass, weight system, two tanks, knife, whistle, RDP and log book. Note: some of the very basic equipment items may be available for rental, however items such as masks, fins, snorkels, timers, knives, and whistles must be purchased.