Aquarium Dive Specialist & Guest Educator

Paycom; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton St Louis Airport Aquarium is seeking an aquatic life sciences diver to maintain live habitats in optimum condition using SCUBA and snorkelling. You will assist with underwater maintenance of both fresh and saltwater habitats, including vacuuming, scrubbing and feeding tasks as needed.

The role involves equipment management, supporting food prep and participating in Diver presentations, with emphasis on safety, guest education and engaging experiences for diverse audiences; Hours are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dive equipment and its maintenance.
• PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent preferred.
• First Aid, Emergency O2, and AED certification required.
• Competent in MS Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily operations in the Life Sciences Department to ensure safety and readiness.
• Educate, entertain and inspire guests during their Aquarium journey.
• Ensure dive programs engage and educate diverse audiences.
• Maintain up-to-date records on animal health, water quality and maintenance.
• Assist in emergency situations to minimize harm to guests and staff.
• Collaborate with Guest Experience and Aquarium Foundation to engage audiences.

Skills

Dive equipment

First Aid

Communication

MS Office

PADI Rescue Diver

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hilton St Louis Airport Aquarium is seeking an aquatic life sciences diver to maintain live habitats in optimum condition using SCUBA and snorkelling. You will assist with underwater maintenance of both fresh and saltwater habitats, including vacuuming, scrubbing and feeding tasks as needed.

The role involves equipment management, supporting food prep and participating in Diver presentations, with emphasis on safety, guest education and engaging experiences for diverse audiences; Hours are