Marine Life Educator and Aquarium Care Specialist

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & beverage privileges

Discounts at Kerzner properties

Health insurance (dental)

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Incentive programme

Wellness and social initiatives

Job summary

Kerzner International Limited offers an Aquarium Specialist role at Atlantis Dubai, focused on safe animal care, daily observations, and educational guest programs. You will uphold SOPs, maintain records, and support exhibit maintenance, contributing to a luxury hospitality environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on animal husbandry, structured learning, and collaboration with colleagues to deliver engaging experiences for guests and teams alike.

Qualifications

• Requires PADI Rescue Scuba certification or equivalent.
• Clear professional communication in English, written and spoken.
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology, Marine Science or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years aquarium experience or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic animal record keeping; experience with tracking systems (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, hygienic and tidy environment.
• Conduct marine educational programs for guests, sharing knowledge of marine life.
• Maintain animal records and departmental logbooks accurately.
• Keep aquarium exhibits and cultures up to routine maintenance standards.
• Perform feedings on schedule for topside and underwater routines.
• Assist in animal acquisitions, dispositions and reception of collections.
• Deliver structured educational presentations for colleagues and guests.

Skills

PADI Rescue Scuba

English communication

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Aquarium experience

Basic computer skills

Independent and team work

Animal record keeping

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Tools

OERCA/ZIMS

Job description

Kerzner International Limited offers an Aquarium Specialist role at Atlantis Dubai, focused on safe animal care, daily observations, and educational guest programs. You will uphold SOPs, maintain records, and support exhibit maintenance, contributing to a luxury hospitality environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on animal husbandry, structured learning, and collaboration with colleagues to deliver engaging experiences for guests and teams alike.