Assistant Dive Safety Officer - Dive Rescue & Safety Lead

Newport Aquarium LLC; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free aquarium tickets

Discounts on food & merchandise

Grow U tuition assistance

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Newport Aquarium in Newport, KY, is looking for an Assistant Dive Safety Officer to lead daily exhibit diving operations and ensure compliance with safety protocols. The role involves coordinating tasks, training divers, and maintaining gear and records in a dynamic, safety‑mocused environment.

The ideal candidate will have scuba leadership certifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to work weekends/holidays. Full‑time, on‑site employment with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Active SCUBA Dive Master with 2 years' experience; able to obtain Instructor license within first year.
• DAN DFA Pro Instructor or CPR/FA/O2/AED Instructor qualification.
• SCUBA Visual Cylinder Inspection (VIP) certification.
• One year experience as a regulator technician, including certifications.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily exhibit diving operations and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Monitor divers' activity levels and skill readiness.
• Service, maintain, and troubleshoot dive gear (BCD, regulators, full-face masks, cylinders).
• Assist in safety and emergency training for divers.
• Assist volunteers and staff in diving tasks for promotions.
• Develop and implement training modules (FSO, Surface Supply Diver, etc.).
• Maintain dive personnel records and equipment maintenance logs.
• Act as liaison between divers and staff.
• Promote a positive, safety‑focused work environment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

OSHA regs

AZA standards

Diving theory

Dive gear maintenance

Diver training

Safety management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Public speaking

MS Office

Flexibility

Education

SCUBA Dive Master

DAN DFA Pro / CPR/FA/O2/AED Instructor

VIP certification

Regulator technician experience

Driver's license

Job description

Newport Aquarium in Newport, KY, is looking for an Assistant Dive Safety Officer to lead daily exhibit diving operations and ensure compliance with safety protocols. The role involves coordinating tasks, training divers, and maintaining gear and records in a dynamic, safety‑mocused environment.

The ideal candidate will have scuba leadership certifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to work weekends/holidays. Full‑time, on‑site employment with comprehensive benefits is offered.