Divemaster
Ready to turn your passion for diving into a career? The SSI Divemaster program combines Dive Guide and Science of Diving into one path to your first professional rating — learning to plan dives, brief divers, evaluate sites, and lead certified divers with confidence.
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The SSI Divemaster program is where a diving hobby turns into a diving career. Taught at Get-N-Wet Scuba in Harrisburg, PA, this program bundles two courses — Dive Guide and Science of Diving — into the Professional Divemaster rating, the first level of SSI's dive professional pathway. You'll learn to give dive briefings, evaluate dive sites, plan and lead dives for certified divers, and support instructors during training, building the real-world leadership skills that separate a Divemaster from a recreational diver.
Digital learning for both courses and the required hard goods are included in tuition, so there's no guesswork about what you need to show up with. Standard prerequisites apply for entry into the Divemaster program (typically advanced-level certification, Rescue Diver certification, a minimum logged dive count, and a minimum age) — contact our team to confirm you meet current requirements before enrolling.
What to expect
- Dive Guide training: dive planning, briefings, and leading certified divers
- Science of Diving academics: the physics and physiology behind safe diving
- Site evaluation and dive management skills
- Digital learning for both courses included in tuition
- Required hard goods included in tuition
FAQ
What prerequisites do I need for Divemaster?
Standard SSI prerequisites apply, generally including advanced-level and Rescue Diver certifications, a minimum number of logged dives, and a minimum age. Contact our team and we'll confirm exactly where you stand.
What's included in tuition?
Digital learning for both the Dive Guide and Science of Diving courses, plus the required hard goods, are included in your tuition.
Can I get paid as a Divemaster?
Yes. Divemaster is SSI's first professional rating, and Divemasters are commonly employed to lead certified divers and assist instructors during training.
How long does the Divemaster program take?
Timing depends on your pace through the digital learning and scheduling of in-person sessions — contact our team for current program dates.
Is Divemaster required before becoming an instructor?
Yes. You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to enter SSI's Instructor Training Course, the next step on the professional pathway.
