The PADI Junior Divemaster program is designed for young divers ready to move beyond recreational training and begin developing leadership skills in a real dive environment. This course serves as a bridge between advanced recreational diving and future professional-level training.

Junior Divemaster is not a professional certification. Junior Divemasters may not supervise divers, lead dives, or conduct training. Instead, the program focuses on mentorship, professionalism, water skills development, and understanding how dive operations function under direct supervision.

At Space City Dive Center, Junior Divemaster candidates train alongside experienced dive professionals, gaining behind-the-scenes exposure to dive site operations, class logistics, and leadership fundamentals. The emphasis is on maturity, accountability, teamwork, and confidence both in and out of the water.

What Junior Divemasters Are Qualified To Do

Under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional, Junior Divemasters may:

• Assist with dive site setup, management, and class organization
• Participate in skill demonstrations when a buddy is required
• Conduct dive site briefings to an instructor only
• Deliver introductory dive, environmental, or promotional presentations to community groups

Junior Divemasters may not supervise divers or assume responsibility for students or certified divers.

Training Requirements

Junior Divemaster candidates complete a structured program that includes:

• PADI Divemaster eLearning and knowledge development
• Water skills development and stamina assessments
• Rescue skills and dive skills workshops
• Practical application exercises such as dive site setup, mapping, briefings, and basic search and recovery scenarios
• Demonstration of professionalism and readiness throughout the program

Training is mentored and experience-based, with close supervision by our PADI Course Director

Prerequisites

• Age: 15
• Required Certifications: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver
• Minimum Logged Dives: 20

Certification Requirements (Summary)

To earn Junior Divemaster recognition, candidates must:

• Successfully complete all required training components
• Log a minimum of 40 scuba dives, including experience in night, deep, and navigation diving
• Hold current CPR and First Aid training completed within the last 24 months

Equipment Requirements

• Space City Dive Center provides all major scuba equipment, including BCD, regulator, dive computer, exposure protection, tanks, and weights.
• Candidates must provide their own personal gear, including mask, snorkel, fins, and boots. Rental packages are available if needed.

What’s Included

• PADI Divemaster eLearning
• Instructor-led Junior Divemaster training and mentorship
• Water skills development and practical application training
• Leadership and dive operations experience
• Junior Divemaster certification upon completion