Newport Aquarium Assistant Dive Safety Officer

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead by example by being patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest, and committed when interacting with one another and guests.
• Oversee daily dive operations to ensure safety, animal health, and guest experience.
• Evaluate diver competency.
• Assist in the training and record keeping of diver training.
• Maintain logs on all SCUBA activities.
• Maintain and repair SCUBA and diving related equipment, and maintain logs on equipment maintenance/repair.
• Administer all procedures set forth in the Diving Manual and the Volunteer Diver Handbook.
• Interface with other departmental representatives on diving related activities.
• Research and suggest upgrades, enhancements and changes to dive program to supervisor.
• Train new volunteer dive members to assure compliance with established standards and protocols.
• Help maintain inventory of dive equipment, safety equipment, and participate in ordering supplies.
• Keep work area clean and organized and report mechanical failures to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assist in collecting and other Animal Care department activities when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Pay range: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour. Non-Exempt eligible for Overtime pay beyond 40 hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Divemaster certification from a recognized diver training organization.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Public speaking experience a plus.
• Ability to evaluate divers for competency in all SCUBA related activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a constantly changing environment as well as individually, with a minimum of supervision.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to drive small-medium size trucks and tow trailer is desired.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes weekends, holidays and occasional evenings.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on an on-call basis.
• Willingness/ability to lead training classes.
• Captive large animal dive experience a plus.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening, background check and SCUBA dive physical release form.
• In good health and capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor.
• No history of allergy related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work.
• Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work.
• Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Immunocompetence (possible exposure to infections, zoonotic and parasitic disease).

YOU CAN EXPECT:
You can expect to work on projects that have never been done before - ideas that are unproven, and concepts that make people smile. You can expect to have fun and be treated with respect the minute you start...and through to the end. You can expect to work in an environment that is highly innovative and low in politics - truthful and filled with smart people!
And most of all, you can expect to work hard and make a difference in our world by helping to bring families closer together.
Newport Aquarium offers amazing perks for all hosts. Visit the aquarium whenever you want, share complimentary tickets with friends and family, enjoy discounts on food and beverage, merchandise from our gift shop, and candy from Sweet Dreams Candy Company. Full-time employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurances; 401k with company match and profit sharing; company-paid life insurance and short-term disability; and PTO (vacation, sick, and holidays).
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Newport Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Family Entertainment, prides itself on creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values - greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and constantly improving - give us purpose and guidance.