Aquarium Supervisor / Dive Safety Officer

Responsibilities: As an Aquarium Supervisor, this position is a working leadership position that provides direct supervision of employees, coordination of daily operations in the Aquarium, and assists with other zoo operations as required. As the Dive Safety Officer, this position is responsible for coordinating all dive operations to ensure safety, animal health, and a positive guest experience as well as serving as chair of the Diving Control Board and the administrative officer of the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo dive program.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field; one year of general diving experience and operating and maintaining dive equipment and gear; and PADI/NAUI SCUBA open water or higher certification are required.
• PADI/NAUI SCUBA rescue diver or higher; six months of aquarium diving experience; three years of experience in an aquarium or zoological setting; demonstrated ability in water systems, filtration systems, and operant conditioning; and instructor level certification for First Aid and Emergency Oxygen are preferred.

Benefits:

• This is a full-time position requiring availability for a 40-hour work week year-round. Full-time benefits include Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 403b Plan, 403b Matching, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Days Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Health & Wellness Days, and Paid Parental Leave as well as optional Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet Insurance Programs.
• All team members receive Employee Perks such as a free Staff Membership, concessions and retail discounts, development opportunities, and appreciation programs.

About the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

• The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is northeast Indiana’s largest tourist attraction and well-loved community treasure, welcoming more than 600,000 guests each year and consistently named as one of the nation’s Top Ten Zoos for Kids by national media outlets.
• The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo team provides exceptional animal care to 1,500 animals and 200 species throughout our 40 acre campus, participating in over 60 cooperative species survival programs.
• The zoo is committed to engaging diverse communities in our conservation work, delivering high-quality and educational community outreach programs, building a supportive and safe team culture, creating fun and welcoming experiences for all guests, and providing animals with opportunities to thrive physically and mentally through healthcare, nutrition, and advanced behavioral husbandry programs.

Mission:

• Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care.

Vision:

• To create future generations of nature enthusiasts through leadership in animal care, educational experiences, and conservation.