The NAUI Divemaster ratings the highest NAUI leadership-level certification apart from Instructor. The program is designed to train experienced and knowledgeable divers to organize and conduct enjoyable open water dives for certified divers. Many divemasters are employed full-time or work independently supervising certified divers during club, store, resort, or charter tour and travel activities. As an NAUI Divemaster, you enjoy again and again adventures to which you introduce your clients. NAUI Divemaster certification is another option leading to NAUI Instructor qualification.

Qualifications of Graduates

• An active-status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to organize and conduct dives for certified divers if the diving activities and locale approximate those in which the Divemaster is trained. Additional training, knowledge, or experience is necessary for the Divemaster who desires to organize highly specialized activities, such as wreck penetration, cavern, or ice dives or enter a new locale.An active-status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to organize and conduct NAUI Recognition (such as International Diver) and Experience Programs (such as Stingray Experience) and award appropriate recognition materials to participants.
• An active-status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to assist an active-status NAUI Instructor in diving courses.
• An active-status NAUI Divemaster who completes an NAUI-DAN First Aid Instructor orientation, who has completed all required NAUI-DAN orientation modules and is using the NAUI-DAN training and support materials, may teach the NAUI-DAN First Aid programs.
• If all other prerequisites are met, a current NAUI Divemaster is qualified to enter an NAUI Instructor Training Course (ITC).

Prerequisites for Entering the Course

• The minimum age is 18 years by the water phase of the course.
• Current certification as an NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver or the equivalent
• Current certification as an NAUI Rescue Scuba Diver or the equivalent
• Current certification as an NAUI Nitrox Diver or the equivalent
• Current certification as an NAUI Master Scuba Diver or the equivalent
• Current certification in NAUI First Aid for the Diving Professional or equivalent.
• A minimum of 60 logged open water scuba dives with a minimum of 25 hours bottom time. Dives shall be varied in environment, depth, and activities.
• Medical Approval - Verification of good physical condition as documented by a medical examination and unconditional approval for diving by a licensed physician within the preceding 12 months.
• Materials – Contact the NAUI Training Department for current requirements.