Going Pro

Class Schedule	Open Water Diver	Specialties	Advanced Courses	Going Pro
Go Pro Open doors you have only imagined. As a PADI Professional, you do things others only dream of. Whether you work in a local dive center, at a resort, or on a live aboard dive boat, the adventure of a lifetime is yours for the taking. Imagine a job where you actually look forward to heading off to work in the morning. Lead a life others fantasize about. Sailing into incredible sunsets could be the rule, not the exception, especially if you work in a tropical dive destination. The commute to work could be as easy as a ten-minute boat ride. Work now becomes an adventure in itself. While experiencing new cultures and lifestyles, you'll be surrounded by people who are always happy. When you take people diving all day - everyone's happy. It's not all fun and games in paradise, but the rewards are well worth the effort. If you set your sights close to home and aspire to work at a local dive center, you teach people how to dive and guide trips to exotic dive destinations. There's a sense of pride sharing something you are passionate about. You help others enrich their own lives by experiencing the adventure of diving. Divemaster Take the first step in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. What can PADI Divemasters do? Work at local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations Assist PADI Instructors with students Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers Teach PADI Discover Snorkeling programs Conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences Teach Emergency First Response programs after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course. What do I need to start? PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification from another training organization PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying certification from another training organization. Medical clearance signed by a physician 20 logged dives 18 years old What will I do? Learn dive leadership through classroom and independent study sessions Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open water Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving abilities An internship or series of practical training exercises How long will it take? Two weeks - three months What materials are needed? Divemaster Training Package Divemaster Video Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving Diving Knowledge Workbook PADI Instructor Manual Log Book