Assistant Manager – Aquarist

Red Sea Global; Al Wajh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine life institute in Saudi Arabia is seeking passionate Assistant Managers – Aquarists to lead animal care programs and ensure the well-being of corals and fishes. This unique role combines leadership, conservation efforts, and the opportunity to work with a team of top scientists. Candidates should hold a degree in Marine Biology or related fields, with significant aquarium experience. If you are driven by a passion for the ocean and want to make an impact, join us in shaping aquarium standards and engaging visitors at our groundbreaking facility.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of aquarium or marine research experience, with proven leadership.
• A leader who thrives on challenge and can balance science, operations, and storytelling.
• An unstoppable passion for the ocean and its protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire aquarist teams, ensuring the daily care of corals and fishes in world-first exhibits.
• Play a key role in shaping habitats that transport guests beneath the waves of the Red Sea.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of aquarists, raising the standard of care worldwide.
• Contribute to groundbreaking conservation and research that directly impacts reef futures.
• Share your passion with millions of visitors, transforming their connection to the ocean.

Skills

Leadership

Coral reef husbandry

Marine research

Education

Degree in Marine Biology, Zoology, Fisheries, or related discipline

Job description

Keep the Ocean Alive – Join the Team Behind the Scenes

At the Red Sea Marine Life Institute – Corallium, the magic of living coral reefs and thriving fish schools depends on more than biology. Behind every crystal-clear habitat and every healthy animal is a world-class engineering system - the heartbeat of the ocean we create.

Corallium is a flagship experience under Red Sea Global (RSG), inspired by the wonders of the Red Sea. As a new attraction opening at Amaala’s Triple Bay, Corallium aims to offer transformative, world-class visitor journeys grounded in marine education, environmental regeneration, and immersive storytelling. It operates with the ambition of becoming a global benchmark in ocean experience and stewardship, aligned with RSG’s vision of responsible tourism, sustainability, and regeneration.

Every role at Corallium contributes directly to this mission — from planning and development to day-to-day guest delivery — as part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, and impact.

At Corallium, we are not only creating a one-of-a-kind marine destination — we are building a culture grounded in purpose. Whether you are a scientist, storyteller, technician, or guest experience expert, your role here will shape a legacy of ocean stewardship for generations to come.

Join our pioneering team and help bring the Red Sea’s wonders to life.

Ready to explore a role that inspires and impacts? Apply now and join us at the heart of the Red Sea.

We are seeking passionate, driven Assistant Managers – Aquarists to help lead our pioneering animal care programs. This is more than a career move — it is a chance to be part of history, to help reveal the mysteries of the Red Sea to the world, and to safeguard its treasures for generations to come.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire aquarist teams, ensuring the daily care of corals and fishes in world-first exhibits.
• Play a key role in shaping habitats that transport guests beneath the waves of the Red Sea.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of aquarists, raising the standard of care worldwide.
• Contribute to groundbreaking conservation and research that directly impacts reef futures.
• Share your passion with millions of visitors, transforming their connection to the ocean.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Marine Biology, Zoology, Fisheries, or related discipline.
• 6–8 years of aquarium or marine research experience, with proven leadership.
• Expertise in coral reef husbandry or fish care.
• A leader who thrives on challenge and can balance science, operations, and storytelling.
• Above all: an unstoppable passion for the ocean and its protection.

Why This Role is Unique

• Work in the first major institute dedicated solely to Red Sea ecosystems.
• Collaborate with an international team of leading scientists, curators, and conservationists.
• Help write a new chapter in aquarium history, shaping standards for decades to come.
• Live and work in a stunning coastal location where the Red Sea is your backyard.

This is not just another job. This is a call to those who believe their work can change the future of the oceans.

If you have the passion, courage, and expertise — join us.