Diver

Entertainment Places; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park tickets

Park discounts on food

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is seeking Ambassadors to assist with underwater facility cleaning, equipment handling, and daily park tasks. You will maintain dive logs and follow safety policies while delivering friendly guest service.

Candidates must be 18+, hold Open Water Diver Certification, and pass required medical testing. Flexible schedule including weekends is required, with opportunities to support other park locations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Available to work 5 days per week with occasional weekends.
• Must pass a dive physical swim test and scuba assessment.
• Open Water Diver Certification required.
• ADCI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to clean underwater facilities throughout the park.
• Learn how to set up and break down equipment at each dive site.
• Maintain accurate daily dive logs and stay OSHA compliant.
• Ensure general cleanliness of all facilities throughout the park.
• Assist in daily park duties and support other locations as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to guest needs.

Skills

Guest interaction

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Diver certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Job description

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do:

• Learn to clean underwater facilities throughout the park.
• Learn how to properly setup and break down all required equipment at each dive site.
• Maintain accurate daily dive log, records and remain OSHA compliant.
• Learn safe handling, storage and disposal practices for toxic substances and hazardous waste in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure general cleanliness of all facilities throughout the park.
• Learn to clean and store equipment after each diving day.
• Learn to properly care for and maintain assigned dive gear.
• Learn and use good housekeeping skills at the dive locker and facilities.
• Learn all aspects of everyday tasks and show the ability to complete required tasks with limited supervision.
• Show positive attitude working in a team environment.
• Ensure excellent customer service by responding to customer requirements, expectations and needs.
• Enthusiastically assist in shared duties from preparing for the day to cleanup at the end of day.
• Occasionally assist other locations and areas in the park as needed.
• Must follow all SEA and Dive Locker policies.
• Become familiar with the Dive Safe practices manual and the Planning and Assessment Guide.
• Encourage and demonstrate confidentiality and professional communication internally and with all departments that interact with the Zoological department.
• Work towards becoming a SEA qualified DIPC.
• Assist Department with other duties as assigned.

What it takes to succeed:

• Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Available to work 5 days per week with occasional weekends.
• Employment contingent on passing a dive physical swim test and scuba assessment.
• Be Open Water Diver Certified.
• ADCI certification preferred.
• Have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a SEA driver's license.
• Be able to pass CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and O2 provider for diving injuries within 30 days of employment.
• Be able to stand, walk, and work for prolonged period of time in extreme weather conditions.
• Be able to lift, push and pull up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule to include early shifts, weekdays, weekend, evenings and holidays.
• Be able to make multiple day dives to depths up to 40 feet and temperatures as low as 39 degrees at all required dive locations.
• Be able to clean multiple surface types (smooth concrete, rock type, horizontal and vertical).
• Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations.
• Able to positively interact with guests and co-workers.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Be willing to comply with and ensure ambassadors comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
• Must be able to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines.

Compensation :

22.00 Hourly Annually

The perks of the position:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer: SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.