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Newport Aquarium Dive Tech - Part Time

Newport, KY • On-site

Newport Aquarium
Traveler Accommodation • 201 - 500 employees
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$16/hr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Newport Aquarium rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Preparing the dive day by consulting with the dive schedule, staff schedule and volunteer coordination website, pulling logbooks for staff and volunteers and filling out pre-dive paperwork.
  • Setting up all maintenance equipment prior to scheduled maintenance dives.
  • Develop a dive plan to execute required maintenance tasks.
  • Conduct dive briefs with staff and volunteer maintenance divers, consisting of required maintenance tasks, recognized hazards and emergency response plans.
  • Active on-site monitoring of dive maintenance tasks, ensuring maintenance is completed and recorded.
  • Ensure all procedures are followed, providing coaching and audits on divers not following the procedures set forth in the aquarium's Dive Safety Manual.
  • File incident, witness and near-miss reports with the Dive Safety Officer (DSO) and Property Safety Supervisor.
  • Execute emergency response plans and act as the primary responder during diving emergencies, including in-water rescue if required.
  • Conduct a debrief, post dive with staff and volunteer maintenance divers. Communicating any diver health/safety issues to the Dive Safety Officer (DSO) and any animal welfare or behavior issues to the Animal Care Team (ACT) point of contact.
  • Ensure all dive equipment and maintenance tools are removed from the exhibit, cleaned and properly stored post dive.
  • Conduct post dive paperwork and logbook entries. Working with online databases and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
  • Perform the role of a maintenance diver when not supervising diving activities, which includes scrubbing both manually and mechanically, underwater vacuuming, acrylic cleaning, festival sculpture installations, acting as a safety diver and waste collection and disposal.
  • Operate our breathing air compressor and filling scuba cylinders.
  • Help maintain inventory and status of dive, maintenance and emergency response equipment.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties, including organizing, cleaning, scrubbing, power washing and waste disposal.
  • Become proficient in OSHA commercial diving regulations and Association of Dive Program Administrators (ADPA) best practices as they pertain to aquarium dive operations.
  • Assist Animal Care Team (ACT) with non-diving responsibilities as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of Rescue Diver certification from a recognized diver training organization. Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or Instructor preferred.
  • A minimum of 200 logged dives of Scuba Diving experience. Aquarium diving experience preferred.
  • CPR and First Aid Certifications. 02 Provider preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of diving theory and safe diving practices, with the ability identify hazards before they become incidents.
  • The ability to identify dive equipment issues requiring equipment to be pulled from active service for certified technician inspection/repair.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a constantly changing environment.
  • Perform tasks with minimum supervision.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office. Must be able to work in Microsoft Excel.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule which will include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
    • We are seeking candidates with some availability on Thurs, Fri, Sat, and/or Sun

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening, background check, and dive physical release.
  • 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 potentially dangerous machinery, restraint devices and toxic chemicals and/or drugs. Occasional use of protective clothing or equipment is required. (e.g. goggles, mask, gloves, and gowns)
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
  • 24 hours of Sick PTO Annually
  • Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with company match
  • 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 Café, Sweet Dreams Candy Company, and the gift shop
  • Discounted tickets and annual passes for friends and family
  • 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.
Looking to pursue your education without debt? Grow U has hundreds of programs available from certifications to college prep to associates, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Most of these programs are fully funded. Learn more at: https://www.newportaquarium.com/Careers/Benefits/GrowU
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.
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