Delivers the Dive Immersion (DI) Programs to our guests including Open circuit, Swim, Aquatic Advocate, Closed Circuit, Shark Cage programs and Video production. The Dive Master must ensure that the programs are run safely, efficiently, and that our guests experience is remarkable in every way.
- Conducts Dive Immersion Programs in accordance with the Georgia Aquarium Dive Safety Program including staff diver training and guest diver program administration.
- Conducts Dive Immersion Programs, ensures all programming is engaging and innovative, with a priority on guest service, satisfaction, and safety.
- Works with other departments in the evaluation and development of enhanced guest experience and public relations opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for daily delivery of Dive Immersion Programs and guest experiences.
- Maintains the highest level of safety and quality of the Dive Immersion Programs possible.
- Participates in trainings and development classes.
- Meets all applicable requirements as outlined in Georgia Aquarium’s Diving Operations and Procedures Manual.
- Adheres to all dive safety policies and procedures as set by GAI and the Dive Control Board.
- Regularly performs guest experience dives in support of the program mission to include Open circuit, Swim, Aquatic Advocate programs, Closed Circuit, Shark Cage programs and Video production events.
- Regularly demonstrates a comprehensive and advanced knowledge of recreational diving methods and techniques.
- Regularly demonstrates a broad technical and recreational instructional expertise in diving.
- Occasionally assists Zoological Operations with exhibit maintenance and other duties as workload necessitates.
- Always maintains the highest standards of work area cleanliness.
- Interface effectively with other departments to maintain the highest standards of quality.
- Regularly interacts on behalf of Georgia Aquarium, with guests, media, public, etc.
- Acts as dive program liasion working with education and visitor services for guest diving program development.
- Performs other Dive Office functions such as filling cylinders, tending/diving feeding presentations, data entry, buddy diving, diving supervisor, etc. as needed.
- As needed, interacts on behalf of the Georgia Aquarium, Inc. with guests, media, and public, etc.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Present evidence of all dive training and diving history.
- Hold a current, active, Instructor Open Circuit & Closed-Circuit certification.
- Currently qualified as a GAI Dive Master 1.
- Pass Georgia Aquarium’s Dive Physical.
- Pass Georgia Aquarium’s Swim and SCUBA Test.
- 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 accommodations 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.
In addition, the daily physical requirements specific to the Manager, Dive Safety may include:
- Typing on a computer keyboard
- Sitting for long periods of time
- Walking
- Lift and carrying in loads excess of 75 pounds 100 feet
- Ability to travel (car) as needed
- Ability to travel (air) as needed
- Ability to travel (boat) as needed
- Ability to swim
- Ability to use SCUBA equipment
- Ability to conduct field work in collection and research
- Ability to maintain daily contact with a living collection of plants and animals
Commitment:
- I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. 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:
- Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion
