Has the discovery of scuba diving unlocked your senses to the joys of the underwater world? Does a good dive put a spring in your step and make you feel really alive? Would you like to trade a working day in an office for one on a boat, in a classroom and underwater?

If you’re ready to take scuba diving to a level beyond a pastime or holiday activity, you may be interested in moving your career underwater by becoming a diving professional. There are many rungs on the professional ladder, but it all begins with Divemaster.

What does a Divemaster do?

A Divemaster generally has a variety of responsibilities – ranging from resort based activities to boat based ones. You can expect to be involved in:

• ‘meeting and greeting’ customers
• coordinating divers’ requirements such as dive site requests and maximum depth allowances
• managing the dive roster, spare kit and first aid on board
• and, of course, underwater guiding

Additionally, if you are working at a resort, you may also become involved in other aspects of the business such as equipment sales; if you’re working on a live-aboard boat, your duties could involve working behind the bar or in the kitchen, or even driving a boat. Often it’s pretty much up to you as to how much you want to take on.

Find out how to become a PADI Divemaster.