Scope Of Job

As part of the SEA LIFE Orlando Displays Team, the Displays Diver assists the Displays Team in ensuring all dive-able habitats are maintained to the highest Merlin standards, ensuring the animals have the cleanest habitats, and ensuring our guests experience the best-looking displays. This is a part-time position.  

Key Objectives/Responsibilities

• Work with the Curator, Dive Safety Officer (DSO), and Aquarists to ensure an environment conducive to the health and well-being of the animals at SEA LIFE.
• Dive in exhibits for cleaning, animal care, etc
• Ensure all dive related activities are in site compliance and exceed the safety standards of the US Dive Safety Manual, Merlin Health, Safety & Security Policy (HS001), and OSHA regulations.
• Follow dive plans for all dives at the aquarium.
• Maintain up to date certificates for CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen training as well as backboard training.
• Complete an annual dive physical.
• Participate in all aspects of the dive operations to include DPIC, Top Side Tender, and Tunnel Tender.
• Participate in yearly dive safety drills.
• Support Displays Team’s habitat cleaning schedule by following plans to address problem areas developed by the Displays Curator and/or Senior Aquarist, Aquarium Supervisor and DSO.

Health & Safety

• Ability to understand and follow Health and Safety regulations  
• Responsibility to ensure compliance of Health, Safety & Security within the workplace and in line with the Group Policy (HS001).  
• Predict, manage and control all perceived risks to customers, staff and overall business 
• Understand risk assessments within own workplace and ensure reporting of any new risks to appropriate manager. 
• Ensure compliance of safe working procedures in place for work activities within attraction. 
• Report incidents and accidents to a manager in a timely manner
• Ensure the day-to-day safety and security of the public on the premises. 

Background, Experience & Qualifications

Experience: 

Dive Experience: 

• Valid Rescue diver certification from a recognized dive program (PADI, NAUI, SSI, etc.)
• Preferred 1-2 years of recent dive experience in a public aquarium setting with a minimum of 15 dives completed in a large volume display of 70,000+ gallons.
• Ability to pass a swim test and a dive physical within 3 months of hire. 
• Ability to dive with sharks, rays, fish, eels and sea turtles in a closed environment.  
• Ability to assist with underwater animal collections for medical examinations.
• Ability to perform underwater maintenance.  
• Ability to obtain and hold a current First Aid, CPR, AED, DAN O2 certification. 

Education:  Valid Rescue diver certification from a recognized dive program (PADI, NAUI, SSI, etc.)

Other Requirements:   

• Must interact and communicate with guests, management, and other individuals and be able to deliver quality customer service.
• Ability to maintain a clean/organized work environment.
• Ability to work effectively with limited or no supervision. 
• Requires the ability to effectively follow directions and observe/remember details.
• Requires the ability to maintain a friendly, polite, service-oriented demeanor. 
• Effective decision-making skills are required.  
• Must be able to communicate and support the Aquarium’s mission and goals.

Work Environment, Working Pattern and Other Requirements

Work Environment: 

• Work environment includes various areas within the Attraction, with varying temperatures and floor surfaces, including wet floors.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs, and walk.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time. 
• Ability to work in an environment that may be loud at times.
• Ability to occasionally lift, move, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs.
• No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance, or ability of movement which might interfere with the ability to work.
• No history of allergic reactions to any animals which might interfere with the ability to perform husbandry work.

Working Pattern:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work as part of a team in an environment that constantly changes.  Must also be able to work independently at times with minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to follow all procedures and protocols set by SEA LIFE
• Must be willing to use personal protective equipment when necessary