Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.
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Under the direction of the Dive Safety Officer and Assistant Curator of Reef Life, the Maintenance Diver is responsible for performing routine and specialized underwater maintenance in aquarium habitats. This role ensures the cleanliness, safety, and operational integrity of exhibits while supporting animal health and maintaining compliance with dive safety standards.
We are currently looking for a:
Maintenance Diver - Sea Life Park PT/On-Call
Roles & Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform underwater cleaning and maintenance of aquarium exhibits, including:
Hand cleaning acrylic viewing panels
Vacuuming substrate
Scrubbing rocks manually or using hydraulic scrubbers
Work safely in habitats containing free swimming marine animals, including sharks and fish
Maintain cleanliness and proper care of locker rooms, dive gear, and related equipment
Follow all equipment disinfection and sanitation procedures
Report to all scheduled dive shifts on time and prepared
Adhere to all dive program policies, procedures, and safety protocols
Maintain situational awareness while working on dive decks and underwater
Participate in required annual training and recertification programs
Immediately notify Dive Operations leadership of any physical or mental condition that may affect dive fitness
Support overall exhibit quality, safety, and operational standards
Education and Experience Requirements
Qualified candidates must possess one or more of the following:
Rescue level SCUBA certification from a recognized agency such as:
PADI
NAUI
SSI
or equivalent
Minimum of 50 logged dives
Minimum of 6 dives completed within the past 12 months
Minimum age of 18 years
Ability to commit to at least 2 scheduled dive shifts per week
Current certifications in:
CPR/AED (Healthcare Provider level preferred)
First Aid
Oxygen Provider
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to pass confined water swim and SCUBA skills evaluation
Ability to pass and maintain required dive medical clearance
Ability to rescue and assist divers in emergency situations
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Comfort working in water temperatures ranging from 70°F to 82°F
Strong situational awareness and safety mindset
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to follow technical, safety, and operational procedures
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating procedures, and technical manuals
Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
Physical Demands
The physical requirements described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms frequently
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
Ability to perform repetitive motions up to 50 percent of the work time
Ability to swim and perform physically demanding underwater tasks
Ability to pass dive medical evaluation and swim test
Work Environment
Frequent exposure to water and aquatic environments
Work performed underwater, on dive decks, and in equipment areas
Interaction with live marine animals
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Team member benefits:
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