Dive Guide - Divemaster
Be Diving

Dive Guide - Divemaster

Dive Guide - Divemaster
Dive Guide - Divemaster
Be Diving
Be Diving

Dive Guide - Divemaster

  • Diving Course

Event description

Take the first step toward a professional career in diving

The SSI Divemaster course at Be Diving is the start of your career as a diving professional. It is designed for passionate divers who want to develop leadership skills, expand their knowledge, and gain real-world experience working at a professional dive center.

At Be Diving, you’ll learn much more than just the minimum certification requirements. You’ll be part of the daily operations at our dive centers in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel—two of the most renowned dive destinations in the Mexican Caribbean—participating in recreational dives, courses, cenote excursions, and marine conservation activities.

What will you learn?

During the program, you will develop the skills necessary to become a professional dive leader:

  • Leadership and supervision of certified divers.
  • Organization and planning of dives.
  • Assistance to instructors during SSI courses.
  • Preparation of professional briefings and debriefings.
  • Risk Management and Safety Procedures.
  • Demonstration of professional-level skills.
  • Underwater Navigation and Problem Solving.
  • Advanced Buoyancy Control.
  • Equipment organization and operational logistics.
  • Customer service and professional service.
Real-world experience

We believe that a great Divemaster is made by experiencing the day-to-day operations of a dive center. During the course, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Guide and support dives in Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and the cenotes.
  • Attend courses at different levels.
  • Participate in the organization of daily operations.
  • Learn about logistics, customer service, and the operations of a dive center.
  • Build the confidence needed to safely lead groups of divers.
Why Choose Be Diving?
  • SSI Training Center with operations in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel.
  • Training based on practical experience and real-life situations.
  • Highly qualified instructors with personalized support.
  • Small groups for higher-quality training.
  • Participation in marine conservation initiatives through our Be Coral program.
  • The opportunity to continue your professional development until you become an SSI Instructor.
Requirements
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and Rescue Diver certifications (or equivalent).
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification (within the last 24 months).
  • A minimum of 40 logged dives is required to begin the course, and 60 to obtain certification.
  • Medically fit to dive.
Duration

The program is flexible and can be adapted to your availability and learning pace. We recommend a duration of 4 to 8 weeks to get the most out of the hands-on experience.

Start Your Professional Career

Upon completing the Be Diving SSI Divemaster course, you’ll be prepared to work at dive centers around the world, lead certified dives, assist instructors during courses, and take the next step toward a professional career as an SSI Instructor.

If you dream of making a living from diving, traveling the world, and turning your passion into your profession, Be Diving is the place to start.

Included in Offer

Dive Guide
Divemaster

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program.

When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

Facts and Training Standards

18 Years Minimum Age for certification
4 Minimum Pool/Confined Sessions during Training
60 Minimum Open Water Dives during Training
40 m / 130 ft Max Depth
See full Training Standards 

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Be Diving, Bedivingmxmx

Calle 1 Sur Entre 25 y 30, 77710 Playa del Carmen, QR - Mexico
$2,000.00
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Dive Guide - Divemaster

Be Diving, Bedivingmxmx

Calle 1 Sur Entre 25 y 30, 77710 Playa del Carmen, QR - Mexico
$2,000.00
Contact

Dive Guide - Divemaster

$2,000.00

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