The course objective is to engage and motivate interested youth, ages 15-17 until they are old enough to become PADI Divemasters. A PADI Junior Divemaster candidate completes portions of the Divemaster course with some modifications to performance requirements. Certified Junior Divemasters are not PADI Members and may not act as certified assistants or supervise divers. They can assist PADI Professionals with many dive management duties and become great diving ambassadors. Keeping Junior Divemasters engaged will continue to build their leadership and dive skills until they meet the age prerequisite for enrolling in a PADI Divemaster course. Note that adults may choose to take the course because they are not ready to commit, or cannot complete, the full Divemaster course.