PADI Divemaster
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JACK'S DIVING LOCKER • KONA, HAWAII
READY TO
BECOME A DIVEMASTER?
TURN YOUR PASSION FOR DIVING
INTO YOUR PROFESSION.
YOUR NEXT LEVEL OF DIVING STARTS HERE.
Becoming a Divemaster is the moment recreational diving starts to become something more. Take the skills you've built, challenge yourself to grow, and start developing the leadership skills of a professional diver.
Train with Jack's Diving Locker in Kona, Hawaii and gain real-world experience alongside working dive professionals.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY STARTS HERE
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Talk with our professional team about course dates, training, and what it takes to become a Divemaster.
CONTACT US ABOUT DIVEMASTER →YOUR PROFESSIONAL PATH
THE PRO PIPELINE
KEEP MOVING FORWARD.
DIVER
BUILD THE FOUNDATION
DIVEMASTER
LEAD THE DIVE
YOU ARE HEREINSTRUCTOR
TEACH THE NEXT GENERATION
THE EXPERIENCE
MORE THAN A COURSE.
THIS IS YOUR INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSIONAL DIVE INDUSTRY.
At Jack's Diving Locker, your Divemaster training goes beyond classroom exercises and checklists. You'll observe, participate, and learn alongside working dive professionals while developing the judgment and leadership skills that come with real-world experience.
Your training includes an extensive internship with real courses, real students, and real diving operations.
LEAD
Develop the skills to guide certified divers and lead organized, enjoyable dive experiences.
ASSIST
Work alongside instructors and gain experience supporting student divers during training.
OPERATE
Learn what happens behind the scenes of a professional dive operation and develop experience beyond the dive itself.
SEE THE EXPERIENCE
WHAT DOES A DIVEMASTER DO?
WHY KONA?
THEN THERE'S KONA.
Train in one of Hawaii's most diverse and iconic diving environments.
MANTA RAY NIGHT DIVE
Gain additional experience guiding snorkelers on Kona's world-famous Manta Ray Night Dive.
BOAT CHARTER SKILLS
Learn the fundamentals of working aboard a professional dive boat through Jack's Boat Charter Skills training program.
REAL KONA DIVING
Build experience in the unique conditions and environments of the Kona Coast.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
MEET THE PROFESSIONAL TEAM.
YOUR TRAINING IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE PEOPLE TEACHING YOU.
Train alongside experienced dive professionals who know Kona's waters, understand the demands of the industry, and are here to help you take the next step in your diving career.
SHANNON SHEA
PADI COURSE DIRECTOR
Shannon brings extensive professional diving and instructor-development experience to the IDC. Her goal is to help candidates build the teaching skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed as professional dive instructors.
MEET SHANNON →
CIARA MICHAUD
PADI COURSE DIRECTOR
Ciara brings professional diving and instructional experience to the IDC team. She works with candidates to develop strong teaching habits, effective demonstrations, and the confidence needed to step into a professional instructor role.
MEET CIARA →
ELLE WESTON
MASTER INSTRUCTOR
Elle brings professional diving and instructional experience to the team at Jack's Diving Locker. Her focus is helping divers develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to continue growing in the dive industry.
MEET ELLE →COURSE DETAILS
DIVEMASTER COURSE DETAILS
Bring a friend and save. Receive a $100 store credit for each additional student enrolled in your course, up to a maximum of $300.
Store credit is issued on the first day of class.
YOUR TRAINING PACKAGE
- All PADI Divemaster materials
- PADI Divemaster eLearning
- PADI Divemaster Crew Pak
- Tanks and weights
- Complimentary personal gear storage
- On-site pool and classroom facilities
- Transportation to open-water training sites
GET READY
READY TO GO PRO?
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BEGIN.
60 logged dives for certification
VIEW MEDICAL STATEMENT →
DIVE SMART. DIVE WITH DAN.
As you move into professional diving, having access to diver-focused medical resources, emergency assistance, and safety information is an important part of being prepared.
Please note: DAN membership and dive accident insurance are separate. Dive accident insurance provides coverage for eligible dive-related medical expenses; membership alone does not.
THE TRAINING
YOUR DIVEMASTER JOURNEY.
CORE TRAINING
Classroom, pool, and shore sessions covering the knowledge and skills required of a Divemaster.
REAL-WORLD INTERNSHIP
Work alongside our professional team during actual courses and dive operations.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
Your internship is scheduled over three to four weeks, depending on course availability and your schedule.
COME PREPARED
YOUR PROFESSIONAL GEAR
DEPENDABLE EQUIPMENT. PROFESSIONAL MINDSET.
Professional diving requires dependable equipment. You'll need:
GOING PRO?
GEAR UP FOR THE NEXT LEVEL.
Ask us about our Pro Packages and get the gear, support, and savings you need to start your professional diving career.
ASK ABOUT PRO PACKAGES
WELCOME TO THE PRO SIDE
PRO PERKS.
OFF MOST MERCHANDISE IN OUR RETAIL SHOWROOM
OFF DIVE BOAT TRIPS DURING YOUR COURSE
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
READY TO JOIN THE TRIBE?
LET'S GET YOU READY FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL DIVING JOURNEY.
Final payment: 30 days before course start.
Cancellation: 30-day cancellation policy.
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE STARTS HERE
READY TO TAKE IT
TO THE NEXT LEVEL?
TRAIN IN KONA. DIVE WITH PROFESSIONALS. BECOME PART OF THE TRIBE.
Your professional diving journey starts here.
CONTACT JACK'S DIVING LOCKER →pro@jacksdivinglocker.com
