Dive Safety Officer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assure facility compliance of all applicable diving regulations including but not limited to OSHA, AAUS and RSTC standards.
• Maintain safety standards and controls on all aspects of facility diving.
• Member of Dive Control Board.
• Development (as appropriate) and implementation of Dive Safety Manual(s) and Operational Manuals.
• Establishment and implementation of dive protocols for all exhibits.
• Responsible for dive safety and dive related training and documentation for all Staff, Volunteers and contractors as appropriate.
• Oversee all safety aspects of all daily Dive Operations, volunteer and guest immersion divers and programs.
• Supports staff and volunteer husbandry dives and shows as appropriate in coordination with facility Curators, Life Sciences Manager and Dive Program Manager 

Requirements:

• Biology Degree or related scientific degree preferred. 
• Dive Master or higher professional certification required from a nationally recognized scuba certification agency.
• Active Teaching Status with 1 year of active teaching preferred. 
• AAUS Scientific Diver or Instructor preferred
• Equipment repair technician preferred (ScubaPro, OTS Guardian, PSI)
• Oxygen Administration/ CPR/ First Aid/ AED Instructor certifications preferred.
• Experience with Guest Immersion Programs and Entertainment Dive Shows preferred
• Must be able to successfully work with partner dive shop A1 Scuba and contract instructional staff on all aspects of Guest Immersion Program.  This includes supervising and training contract staff as appropriate and maintaining the common goals of both entities.

Experience Required

3 years’ experience as ADSO or equivalent position from a public aquarium or zoo preferred

Further Comments

EOE

Perks

Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Discount Dining and Retail Program Management Referral Bonus Program Medical, dental and vision, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k), paid vacation and more

How to Apply

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