Newport Aquarium Dive Tech - Seasonal Part Time

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a member of the Dive Team, you will lead by example by being patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest, and committed when interacting with one another and guests.
• Perform the role of diver, standby diver, or designated person in charge (DPIC) for various aquarium SCUBA and Surface Supplied daily dive operations.
• Administer all procedures set forth in the Dive Safety Manual and the Volunteer Diver Handbook.
• Become proficient in OSHA commercial diving regulations and ADPA best practices as they pertain to aquarium dive operations.
• As directed by the Dive Safety Officer, assist with administrative tasks for the volunteer dive program; working alongside the Volunteer Coordinator to onboard, organize, schedule, and maintain records for volunteer divers.
• Evaluate diver competency and make recommendations for training programs as needed.
• Maintain dive logs on all SCUBA and Surface Supplied diving activities.
• Operate breathing compressors and fill scuba cylinders.
• Maintain and repair SCUBA and Surface Supplied diving equipment, track periodic maintenance.
• Work on large and small projects related to diving equipment and infrastructure upgrades.
• Help maintain inventory of dive equipment, safety equipment, and participate in ordering supplies.
• Assist Animal Care Team with non-diving responsibilities as needed
• This position has been identified as Safety Critical with authorized operator requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Rescue Diver certification from a recognized diver training organization.
• A minimum of 200 logged hours of Scuba Diving experience, aquarium diving experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications, DAN 02 Provider preferred.
• Strong knowledge of diving theory and safe diving practices, the ability to act in a leadership role around dives.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a constantly changing environment as well as individually, with minimum supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of basic diving equipment routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair; technician rating preferred.
• Ability to evaluate divers for competency in all SCUBA related activities.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which will include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

PHYSICAL 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).

Note: Position will involve exposure to inclement weather, dust, potentially dangerous and unpredictable animal species, and potential dangerous machinery, restraint devices and toxic chemicals and/or drugs.

What you'll get:

• Free Entrance for you and your dependents which extends to most Herschend Enterprises' properties
• Earn 1 General Admission complimentary ticket, that you can give to anyone, per pay period
• Discounts at Sharky's Cafe, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
• Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
• 401k with company match (after 3 months of employment), and profit sharing (once minimum hours per year met)
• Training and development

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; all while providing the BEST GUEST EXPERIENCE IN THE NATION!

And most of all, you can expect to work hard and make a difference in our world by helping to bring families closer together.

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Newport Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, 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.

Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Rescue Diver (required)

Skills