Dive Master Apprentice, Dive Immersion

Position Title:         Dive Master Apprentice

Department:           3380 - Dive Immersion

Classification:        PTNOEX - Part-Time Non-Exempt

Employee Type:     PTS - PT Team Spec

Direct Report:        Assistant Manager, Dive Immersion

Position Summary:                      

This entry-level position is responsible for the delivery of the Dive Immersion Programs, which includes but are not limited to the SCUBA dive, Swim, and Shark Cage Dive experiences. The Dive Master Apprentice ensures the programs are run safely, efficiently, and provides exceptional guest experience. They will be asked to provide in-water or top-side support for the Dive Immersion Programs in accordance with Georgia Aquarium’s Dive safety standards and protocols

Responsibilities:

1. Conducts the daily delivery of Dive Immersion Programs and guest experiences.
2. Maintains the highest level of safety and quality of the Dive Immersion Programs possible.
3. Participates in training and developmental classes.
4. Fulfill assignments of program roles on rotational basis; includes guest representative, ride operator, in-water guide/safety, and surface support.
5. Set up and inspects open circuit dive equipment to ensure all are within proper operating parameters.
6. Meets all applicable requirements as outlined in Georgia Aquarium’s Diving Operations and Procedures Manual.
7. Adheres to all dive safety policies and procedures as set by GAI and the Dive Control Board.
8. Regularly performs guest experience dives in support of the program mission to include the SCUBA dive, Swim, & Shark Cage Dive programs.
9. Regularly demonstrates a comprehensive and advanced knowledge of recreational diving methods and techniques.
10. Regularly demonstrates a broad technical and recreational expertise in diving.
11. Always maintains the highest standards of professionalism, proper appearance, and work area cleanliness.
12. Regularly interacts on behalf of Dive Immersion with guests, media, and other departments within Georgia Aquarium.
13. Performs other functions for Dive Operations such as filling cylinders, tending/diving presentations, data entry, buddy diving, other duties for Zoological Operations as needed.

Qualifications:       

1. High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
2. Present evidence of all dive training and diving history.
3. Hold a current advanced open water certification or higher.
4. Pass Georgia Aquarium’s Dive Physical.
5. Pass Georgia Aquarium’s Swim and SCUBA Test.
6. Pass an Open Water checkout dive with Diving Safety Officer or Designee.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:                 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Commitment:                    

I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. to be a part of the following:

Mission: Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and Aquatic animals worldwide. 

Vision: To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion