Assistant Manager, Aquarium Specialist

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED in Dubai seeks a Marine Life Specialist to oversee healthy living conditions, proper nutrition, and daily maintenance of in-tank and external facilities. You will lead educational experiences for guests and the local community while ensuring safety and quality.

You will mentor junior staff, supervise dive activities, maintain water quality and animal records, and coordinate with management to uphold high standards across all marine exhibits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Marine Science, or related field; 5+ years aquarium experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience of 1 year or more.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily feeding schedules and general animal husbandry to maintain health and wellbeing.
• Maintain in-tank and external facility standards including water quality and safety checks.
• Lead staff, mentor junior team members, and coordinate with management for guest experiences.
• Observe animals, report abnormalities, and support educational programs for guests and community.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols during dive activities and routine maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Marine Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

To Provide and oversee healthy and sanitary living conditions proper nutrition and constant care for all marine and freshwater animals Fulfills delegated leadership functions within the marine aquarium area This includes managing feeding schedules daily maintenance of in-tank and external facilities water analysis and animal observations Leads marine educational research conservation learning experiences for guests and the local community

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Makes daily observations of animals and reports any abnormalities or change of normal animal behavior to necessary Management personnel
• Participate in the decision and problem solving processMaintain and oversee aquarium exhibits in accordance with routine and preventative maintenance programs
• ensuring that self and team follow standardsLeads and assists in developing solutions in problem areas of responsibility on a daily basis
• Maintains and performs routine and preventative maintenance on all dive and exhibit equipment
• All malfunctions are immediately reported to the immediate supervisor
• Maintains dietary disease recognition fish treatment and water quality programs are carried out according to standard by self and team membersContinuous personal and professional development must be maintained Acquire advanced knowledge in animal husbandry through structured participation
• listening observation and learning resources provided
• Compile and interpret information from animal records animal observations and departmental logbooks
• Develop a professional approach to the career and function as a team member showing consideration tolerance cooperation reliability and the ability to accept and give constructive criticism
• Performs all reasonable duties related to animal and guest needs as requested by management and as the department requires regardless of time day or location
• Ensures that Marine Animal Adventure interactions are carried out to a high standard
• oversees and carries out application of animal husbandry principles with emphasis on employee, guest and animal safety
• Demonstrate the ability to mentor, coach and give direction to junior level positions with confidencePossesses and delivers knowledge of local and exhibit animals including: identification by common and scientific names, external fish anatomy, disease identification, animal compatibility and behavior
• Utilize and guide proper husbandry techniques to ensure the optimal health of animals to include quarantine procedures, water quality analysis and record keeping
• Oversees successful and consistent cultures of live feed regimes, invertebrate and fish rearingHas full understanding of all life support systems, with the ability to troubleshoot any abnormalities, report and gain knowledge in solution for future application
• Plans and executes quarantine protocols, regimes, disease recognition and treatments, animal transport and handlingCommunicate in a clear and professional manner with managers and subordinates, both verbally and written, with proper email and reporting etiquette
• Must be able to work independently and as well as in a teamMust enjoy guest interaction with public speaking skills for PR, Marketing, and external parties in related field
• Networking skills with other International Aquarium entities, vendors, other departments, and all levels within the organization

Qualifications

• PADI Openwater Scuba Certification or equivalent; PADI Divemaster or above- desirable
• Bachelor s Degree, preferably in Biology, Zoology, Marine Science or related field; and/or knowledge and skills equivalent to 5 years aquarium experience and education, and Supervisory experience of 1 year or more
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft package