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Start Your Professional Diving Journey
If you’re passionate about diving and ready to turn your experience into something more, the SSI Divemaster program is the perfect next step. Whether your goal is to work in the dive industry, travel the world, or simply become a stronger and more confident diver, this program will prepare you to lead, guide, and inspire others underwater.
At High Sierra Divers, we are committed to helping divers grow into knowledgeable and capable professionals. Our training combines hands-on experience, practical application, and professional-level instruction in a supportive environment designed to help you succeed.
The SSI Divemaster program is a major step on the professional pathway, preparing you for future Assistant Instructor and Open Water Instructor training.
Requirements
Minimum Age
18 years
Logged Dives
50 minimum
Logged Hours
32+ hours
Training Dives
10 or more
Diving Weekends
4–5
Final Exam
Written
Class Prerequisites
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- SSI Advanced Adventurer certification.
- Minimum 50 logged open water dives totaling at least 32 hours.
- React Right (FA/CPR/O2/AED) certification.
- Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty.
- Physician-signed RSTC Medical Statement.
- Full personal dive equipment.
Develop the Skills to Lead
As an SSI Divemaster, you will learn to supervise and guide certified divers, assist instructors during training, plan and organize dives, and develop leadership and rescue skills.
Build the confidence and professionalism to handle real-world dive situations and inspire other divers underwater.
Course Topics
- Evaluating Dive Sites & Groups
- Dive Planning & Preparation
- Conducting Professional Dive Briefings
- Pre-Dive Supervision & Safety
- Guiding Dives
- Stress Recognition & Rescue Management
- Dive Incident & Accident Management
- Dive Injury Overview
- Debriefing & Logging Dives
Recommended Specialty Courses
High Sierra Divers recommends these specialties before or during your Divemaster training:
- Boat Diver
- Navigation Specialty
- Deep Diving Specialty
- Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty
- Night & Limited Visibility Specialty
Program Schedule
- One evening lecture or pool session per week
- Four to five weekends of diving
- Ten or more training dives
- Written final exam
Course Costs
- Divemaster Course: $595.00
- Digital Divemaster Kit: $189.99
- SSI Pro Package: $99.99
- SSI Dive Pro Registration & Activation: $100.00
Professional Liability Insurance is required upon completion; premium is not specified.
Visit Us
The best way to learn more about becoming a dive professional is to stop by High Sierra Divers and speak with our team. We’ll walk you through the program, answer your questions, and help you build a plan to achieve your diving goals.
We look forward to helping you take the next step toward becoming an SSI Dive Professional.