Join the SEA LIFE Orlando Displays Team as a Part Time Diver in Orlando, FL. This part-time role involves maintaining dive-able habitats, supporting animal care, and ensuring safety compliance with a pay rate of USD $15.00/Hr.
Requirements
Valid Rescue diver certification from a recognized dive program (PADI, NAUI, SSI, etc.).
Preferred 1-2 years of recent dive experience in a public aquarium setting with a minimum of 15 dives in a 70,000+ gallon display.
Must obtain and hold current First Aid, CPR, AED, and DAN O2 certifications.
Ability to pass a swim test and dive physical within 3 months of hire.
Skills & Responsibilities
Rescue Diver Certification: Ensures safe diving operations and compliance with US Dive Safety Manual and OSHA regulations while diving with marine life for exhibits and cleaning.
First Aid, CPR, AED, & Oxygen Training: Maintains emergency preparedness to respond to incidents and support top-side or underwater safety protocols.
Aquarium Husbandry & Maintenance: Supports the Displays Team by performing underwater maintenance, cleaning habitats, and assisting with animal care and medical examinations.
Customer Service & Communication: Interacts positively with guests and team members to represent the aquarium's mission and goals.
Potential transition routes: People from recreational diving, marine science, or lifeguarding roles may bring strong water safety and swimming skills, alongside meeting mandatory rescue certification requirements.
Job description
What you'll bring to the team
As part of the SEA LIFE Orlando Displays Team, the Displays Diver assists the Displays Team in ensuring all dive-able habitats are maintained to the highest Merlin standards, ensuring the animals have the cleanest habitats, and ensuring our guests experience the best-looking displays. This is a part-time position. Must be able to work Tuesday and Thursday.
Key Objectives:
Work with the Curator, Dive Safety Officer (DSO), and Aquarists to ensure an environment conducive to the health and well-being of the animals at SEA LIFE.
Dive in exhibits for cleaning, animal care, etc
Ensure all dive related activities are in site compliance and exceed the safety standards of the US Dive Safety Manual, Merlin Health, Safety & Security Policy (HS001), and OSHA regulations.
Follow dive plans for all dives at the aquarium.
Maintain up to date certificates for CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen training as well as backboard training.
Complete an annual dive physical.
Participate in all aspects of the dive operations to include DPIC, Top Side Tender, and Tunnel Tender.
Participate in yearly dive safety drills.
Support Displays Team’s habitat cleaning schedule by following plans to address problem areas developed by the Displays Curator and/or Senior Aquarist, Aquarium Supervisor and DSO.
Health & Safety:
Ability to understand and follow Health and Safety regulations
Responsibility to ensure compliance of Health, Safety & Security within the workplace and in line with the Group Policy (HS001).
Predict, manage and control all perceived risks to customers, staff and overall business
Understand risk assessments within own workplace and ensure reporting of any new risks to appropriate manager.
Ensure compliance of safe working procedures in place for work activities within attraction.
Report incidents and accidents to a manager in a timely manner
Ensure the day-to-day safety and security of the public on the premises.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience:
Dive Experience:
Valid Rescue diver certification from a recognized dive program (PADI, NAUI, SSI, etc.)
Preferred 1-2 years of recent dive experience in a public aquarium setting with a minimum of 15 dives completed in a large volume display of 70,000+ gallons.
Ability to pass a swim test and a dive physical within 3 months of hire.
Ability to dive with sharks, rays, fish, eels and sea turtles in a closed environment.
Ability to assist with underwater animal collections for medical examinations.
Ability to perform underwater maintenance.
Ability to obtain and hold a current First Aid, CPR, AED, DAN O2 certification.
Education: Valid Rescue diver certification from a recognized dive program (PADI, NAUI, SSI, etc.)
Other Requirements:
Must interact and communicate with guests, management, and other individuals and be able to deliver quality customer service.
Ability to maintain a clean/organized work environment.
Ability to work effectively with limited or no supervision.
Requires the ability to effectively follow directions and observe/remember details.
Requires the ability to maintain a friendly, polite, service-oriented demeanor.
Effective decision-making skills are required.
Must be able to communicate and support the Aquarium’s mission and goals.
Work Environment:
Work environment includes various areas within the Attraction, with varying temperatures and floor surfaces, including wet floors.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs, and walk. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work in an environment that may be loud at times.
Ability to occasionally lift, move, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs.
No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance, or ability of movement which might interfere with the ability to work.
No history of allergic reactions to any animals which might interfere with the ability to perform husbandry work.
Working Pattern:
Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to respond to emergencies.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to work as part of a team in an environment that constantly changes. Must also be able to work independently at times with minimal supervision.
Must be willing to follow all procedures and protocols set by SEA LIFE
Must be willing to use personal protective equipment when necessary
Benefits
Benefits of Joining Merlin Entertainments! 🎉
🏥 Excellent Health Care Options: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.🌴 Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy well-deserved breaks to recharge!🎢 Merlin Magic Pass: Free entry for friends and family to our amazing parks & attractions. 🎡🏆 Recognition Programs and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements and hard work!💼 401(k) Program: Save for the future with company matching contributions.📚 Tuition Reimbursement Programs: Get support for further education and career growth.🚀 Numerous Learning and Advancement Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with us!Ready to be a part of the magic? Apply today and start your adventure with Merlin Entertainments! 🌟✨
