LEGOLAND CA SEA LIFE Education Associate

Carlsbad, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

What youll bring to the team

SEA LIFE Education Associate is responsible for delivering memorable guest experiences through educational talks and demonstrations. A SEA LIFE Education Associate is also responsible for upholding our operating standards of safety service presentation and efficiency along with driving positive guest satisfaction survey results. This is a Part Time position.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Provides outstanding guest service and creates memorable guest experiences.
Uses interpretive techniques to educate guests throughout the aquarium.
Is expected to uphold high SEA LIFE operating standards of safety service presentation and efficiency.
Is competent in interpreting exhibit information to guests of all ages especially young children.
Ensures standard operating procedures are adhered to and followed at all times.
Is able to handle crowd control guest questions and guest recovery as well as other operations issues as they surface.
Is able to learn and interpret proper identification of marine animals and the ecology and conservation related to them.
Is able to observe and report the conditions of all animals and monitor their safety and wellbeing at the touch pool.
Comfortable with handling animals including snakes and can follow proper animal handling procedures and protocols.
Is able to learn to identify and interpret biofacts and props to children and adults in an Aquarium setting.
Is comfortable speaking in public both in a one on one setting and to large groups in a show setting.
Can communicate any facility requirements safety issues or staffing issues to Zonal Lead or management.
Conduct breaks for fellow employees in a timely matter.
Has the enthusiasm and passion to be able to greet and excite guests who are entering the Aquarium and throughout the Aquarium.
Work closely with other departments at SEA LIFE to create a positive work environment.
May have additional tasks assigned on occasions.

Qualifications & Experience

Prefer prior experience in a zoo aquarium or informal learning settings
Prior experience in working with children preferred
Animal handling experience preferred
Must have flexible availability including evenings weekends and holidays
Must be comfortable talking to groups of people
Requires excellent skills in guest service
Self-motivated and demonstrated initiative
Has a strong attention to detail
Is a team player and works well with fellow employees

Health and Safety:

Employees are responsible for the safety of themselves their colleagues and guests (where appropriate) in line with the Group Policy (HS001) and the particular they must ensure that they follow safe working procedures for all work activities that they undertake and they must not use any tools or equipment for which they have not been incidents do occur they must ensure that they are reported to their line manager and must cooperate with any investigation as appropriate. SEA LIFE Exhibit interpreters are responsible for upholding SEA LIFEs high safety standers and ensuring that safety polices are adhered to at all times by guests.

Education:

High School diploma required. Coursework in science or education preferred.

Other Requirements:
-Intermittent and prolonged standing and walking to move about the aquarium.
-Ability to keep hands and arms in salt and freshwater for long periods of time while interacting with guests.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Standing - Constantly (67 - 100%)

Walking - Constantly (67 - 100%)

Lifts & Carries - Up to 10 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Lifts & Carries - 11 - 24 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Lifts & Carries - 25 - 34 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Lifts & Carries - 35 - 50 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Lifts Overhead - Up to 10 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Lifts Overhead - 11 - 24 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Lifts Overhead - 25 - 34 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Lifts Overhead - 35 - 50 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Twisting - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Bending - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Climbing - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Pulling - Up to 10 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Pulling - 11 - 24 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Pulling - 25 - 34 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Wrist Deviation (Side to Side) - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Hand/Wrist Repetitions (Up and Down) - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Reaching - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Grasping - Simple: < 50 pounds

Manual Dexterity/Strength - Gross motor light - moderate strength

Manual Dexterity/Strength - Fine motor light - moderate strength

Pushing - Up to 10 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Pushing - 11 - 24 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Pushing - 25 - 34 pounds Frequency - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Visual Requirements:

Close eye work (small figures)

Other: Depth perception distance vision ability to focus

Hearing Requirements:

Hearing Requirements - Special requirements able to consistently fulfill communication needs
(alarms phone ringing conversation clear acuity within 100 feet)

Working Conditions:

Temperature - Between 16 and 95 degrees

Crawl Space/Cramped Position - Exposed < 1 hour per day

Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. Respiratory Mask etc.) - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Noise (Loud/Repetitive < 85 Decibels per OSHA Standard) - Occasionally (1 - 33%)

Benefits

Alongside company paid holidays you can also look forward to enjoying a great benefits package freetickets to Merlin attractions globally and 30% discount in our retail shops and restaurants.

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform their best at interview so if you have additional requirements due to disability or ill health please get in contact

Pay Range

USD $19.50/Hr.

Required Experience:

What youll bring to the teamSEA LIFE Education Associate is responsible for delivering memorable guest experiences through educational talks and demonstrations. A SEA LIFE Education Associate is also responsible for upholding our operating standards of safety service presentation and efficiency alon...

What youll bring to the team

Scope and Responsibilities:

Provides outstanding guest service and creates memorable guest experiences.
Uses interpretive techniques to educate guests throughout the aquarium.
Is expected to uphold high SEA LIFE operating standards of safety service presentation and efficiency.
Is competent in interpreting exhibit information to guests of all ages especially young children.
Ensures standard operating procedures are adhered to and followed at all times.
Is able to handle crowd control guest questions and guest recovery as well as other operations issues as they surface.
Is able to learn and interpret proper identification of marine animals and the ecology and conservation related to them.
Is able to observe and report the conditions of all animals and monitor their safety and wellbeing at the touch pool.
Comfortable with handling animals including snakes and can follow proper animal handling procedures and protocols.
Is able to learn to identify and interpret biofacts and props to children and adults in an Aquarium setting.
Is comfortable speaking in public both in a one on one setting and to large groups in a show setting.
Can communicate any facility requirements safety issues or staffing issues to Zonal Lead or management.
Conduct breaks for fellow employees in a timely matter.
Has the enthusiasm and passion to be able to greet and excite guests who are entering the Aquarium and throughout the Aquarium.
Work closely with other departments at SEA LIFE to create a positive work environment.
May have additional tasks assigned on occasions.

Qualifications & Experience

Prefer prior experience in a zoo aquarium or informal learning settings
Prior experience in working with children preferred
Animal handling experience preferred
Must have flexible availability including evenings weekends and holidays
Must be comfortable talking to groups of people
Requires excellent skills in guest service
Self-motivated and demonstrated initiative
Has a strong attention to detail
Is a team player and works well with fellow employees