Lead Marine Exhibit & Guest Education Specialist

Atlantis Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with dental coverage

Annual flights home

Discounted rates at Kerzner properties

Job summary

Atlantis Dubai invites applications for an Assistant Manager, Aquarium Specialist to oversee healthy marine and freshwater animals, manage feeding schedules, and lead educational experiences for guests and the community.

The role requires advanced animal husbandry knowledge, supervisory experience, and scuba certification. Join a luxury hospitality leader and contribute to world-class aquatic exhibits on the Palm.

Qualifications

• 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
• PADI Openwater certification or equivalent; PADI Divemaster or above desirable
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office package
• Oversees and applies animal husbandry principles with emphasis on safety for employees, guests and animals
• Mentor, coach and direct junior level positions with confidence
• Knowledge of local and exhibit animals: common and scientific names, external anatomy, disease identification, behavior
• Apply husbandry techniques to ensure animal health, including quarantine and water quality analysis
• Oversees cultures of live feed, invertebrate and fish rearing procedures
• Understanding of life support systems and troubleshooting capabilities
• Plans and executes quarantine protocols, disease recognition and treatments
• Clear and professional communication with managers and subordinates; proper email/report etiquette
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Public interaction with guests; experience in PR/Marketing and external communications
• Networking with international aquarium entities, vendors, and internal departments

Responsibilities

• Make daily observations of animals and report abnormalities
• Maintain and oversee aquarium exhibits according to maintenance programs
• Lead and develop solutions in problem areas daily
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on dive and exhibit equipment
• Maintain dietary, disease recognition, fish treatment, and water quality programs
• Pursue continuous personal and professional development
• Acquire advanced knowledge in animal husbandry through structured learning
• Compile and interpret animal records and observations
• Demonstrate teamwork, reliability and constructive feedback
• Carry out duties related to animal and guest needs as required
• Ensure Marine Animal Adventure interactions meet high standards

Skills

Team leadership

Public speaking

Communication

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology / Marine Science

5 years aquarium experience & 1 year supervisory

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlantis Dubai invites applications for an Assistant Manager, Aquarium Specialist to oversee healthy marine and freshwater animals, manage feeding schedules, and lead educational experiences for guests and the community.

The role requires advanced animal husbandry knowledge, supervisory experience, and scuba certification. Join a luxury hospitality leader and contribute to world-class aquatic exhibits on the Palm.