Zoological Specialist (Associate to Senior level) - Aquarium

About the role

Join us and play an important part on our incredible team! We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain husbandry of fish and other aquatic life in aquarium exhibits, including preparing food and feeding animals.
• Provide proper aquarium maintenance, such as algae removal, display diving, aquarium decorating, preventive maintenance, pump replacement, etc.
• Use SCUBA diving and guest service skills to perform SeaVenture underwater tours for guests.
• Perform basic food preparation and feeding of animals in specific aquarium areas.
• Conduct basic water quality testing.
• Perform large exhibit aquarium maintenance diving.
• Monitor the health of the animal collection using animal observation skills.
• Implement aquarium husbandry techniques including taxonomy, record keeping, animal treatments, and emergency procedures.
• Interact with park guests and educate them about the aquarium animals and animal conservation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What It Takes To Succeed

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science or a related field preferred.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license preferred.
• At least 18 years old.
• Able to pass qualifying swim test and annual swim test competency exam.
• Able to pass Discovery Cove dive test and dive physical.
• Able to complete provided CPR training/certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to swim and work in/around water.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift 75 pounds.
• SCUBA certified.
• Able to train on and properly use protective gear.
• Comfortable working around chemicals.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Available to work varying shifts/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Position Level and Compensation Rate

Experience required for each level is detailed below:

• Associate: Entry level position.
• Specialist: Minimum of 12 months (2,080 hours) professional zoological experience.
• Senior: Minimum of 2.5 years (5,200 hours) professional zoological experience.
• Senior 1: Minimum of 5 years (10,400 hours) professional zoological experience.

Perks of the Position

• FREE park admission.
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends.
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.