Zoological Specialist Associate Aquarist
Zoological Specialist Associate Aquarist
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At Discovery Cove Orlando were passionate about caring for animals. In fact weve already rescued over 40000 animals (and counting!. And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy excitement and lasting memories to people from around the world. Were seeking enthusiastic dedicated and hardworking individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!
As an Aquarist you will maintain husbandry of fish and other aquatic life in aquarium exhibits including preparing food and feeding animals. This role will involve providing proper aquarium maintenance such as algae removal display diving aquarium decorating preventive maintenance pump replacement etc. You will:
- Basic Food preparation and feeding of animals in specific aquarium area
- Use SCUBA diving and guest service skills to perform SeaVenture underwater tours for guests
- Basic water quality testing
- Perform large exhibit aquarium maintenance diving
- Use animal observation skills to monitor the health of the animal collection
- Perform 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
As a 365 day/year operation candidates are expected to provide flexible availability to support yearround operating needs. This may include but is not limited to working opening midday and closing shifts during peak and nonpeak seasons as well as weekends and holidays.
What it takes to succeed:
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelors degree in Marine Science or a related field preferred
- Possession of a valid state drivers license preferred
- Be at least 18 years old
- Able to pass qualifying swim test and annual swim test competency exam
- Able to pass Discovery Cover dive test and dive physical
- Able to complete provided CPR training/certification
- Have 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
Position level and Compensation rate will be contingent on professional zoological animal care experience at an AZA or equivalent facility.
Level is determined through review and assessment of applicable experience by Zoo leadership. Experience required for each level is detailed below:
- Associate: Entry level position
- Specialist: Minimum of 12 months 2080 hours) professional zoological experience
- Senior:Minimum of 2.5 years 5200 hours) professional zoological experience
- Senior 1:Minimum of 5 years 10400 hours) professional zoological experience
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun fastpaced environment and great teammates as well as:
- 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
EEO 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
