Apprentice Aquarist FT - Sea Life Park

Splish Splash Water ParkWaimanalo, HI
Onsite

About The Position

As an Apprentice Aquarist at Sea Life Park Hawai`i, you will work alongside the animal care staff in the Reef Life department to maintain all aspects of daily care and life support maintenance for the collection. This role involves participating in the daily husbandry of various aquatic animals, maintaining enclosures, ensuring water quality, and interacting with guests. The position requires a strong passion for animal care and excellent customer service skills.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift
  • Must possess a strong passion and unwavering commitment for exceptional animal care and welfare
  • Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
  • Must possess effective communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and concepts to students, park guests and leadership
  • Ability to safely dive underwater and follow all SCUBA protocols
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and directives, as well as issue clear verbal/written instructions or directives to others
  • Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
  • Ability to frequently balance, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
  • Ability to work in a salt-water environment both in and out of the water, at all times of the day and/or night
  • Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more
  • Bachelor's degree in biology or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of fundamental aquarium life support systems and components
  • Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and multi task as necessary
  • Must be SCUBA open water certified and be able to pass a dive test and physical
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain, Rescue Diver SCUBA certification by a nationally recognized instructors association (e.g. PADI, NAUI).
  • Must have, or be able to obtain, CPR and First Aid Certification.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the daily husbandry of fish, elasmobranchs, invertebrates and sea turtles
  • Perform cleaning and maintenance of enclosures including use of SCUBA and hydraulic cleaning equipment for large exhibits
  • Maintain acceptable water quality parameters to ensure the health of the animals
  • Recognize symptoms of fish and invertebrate disease and poor health and report to supervisor
  • Ensures the proper care of life support equipment by adhering to a regular maintenance schedule and keeping all components clean
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records
  • Interact with guests, management, veterinarians, and other individuals as required, including public presentations
  • Exemplify a high standard of animal husbandry, exhibit presentation and customer service
  • Other duties as assigned by leadership

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
  • Free admission to Sea Life Park on your days off
  • Invited to exclusive employee events throughout the season
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