Junior DiveMaster

Junior Divemaster Course Overview

The PADI Junior Divemaster course is a subset of the PADI Divemaster course. The course is designed for youth, aged 15-17, who want to continue their education and are interested in leadership level training but are not old enough to become PADI Divemasters. PADI Junior Divemasters complete portions of the Divemaster course with some modifications to performance requirements. See the Junior Divemaster Course Conduct and Skill Recommendations pages for an explanation of the course. Junior Divemasters are not PADI Members

and can’t act as certified assistants or supervise divers. They can assist PADI Professionals with many dive management duties and become great diving ambassadors. Keeping Junior Divemasters engaged will continue to build their leadership and dive skills until they meet the age prerequisite for enrolling in a PADI Divemaster course. Note that adults may choose to take the course because they’re not ready to commit, or can’t complete, the full Divemaster course.