Maintenance Diver & Dive Safety Lead - Aquarium

Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation; Newport (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick PTO 24 hours annually

Profit Sharing & 401K Plan

Free admission for you and dependents

General admission ticket per payPeriod

Discounts at onsite venues

Training and development

Job summary

Newport Aquarium, part of Herschend Enterprises, seeks a skilled Dive Maintenance Diver to coordinate pre-dive planning, set up and maintain dive equipment, and execute maintenance tasks. You will lead briefings, monitor on-site dives, and ensure compliance with safety manuals while collaborating with staff and volunteers.

The role requires Rescue Diver certification, 200+ logged dives, CPR/First Aid, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum Rescue Diver certification from a recognized diver training organization; Divemaster/Instructor preferred.
• 200 logged dives; aquarium diving experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications; 02 Provider preferred.
• Strong knowledge of diving theory and safe diving practices.
• Identify dive equipment issues requiring inspection/repair.
• Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication; interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; must work in Excel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Flexible schedule including weekends/evenings/holidays; Thurs–Sun availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dive day by coordinating dive schedule, staff schedule, and volunteer coordination websites; pull staff/volunteer logbooks and complete pre-dive paperwork.
• Set up maintenance equipment prior to maintenance dives.
• Develop a dive plan to execute maintenance tasks.
• Conduct dive briefs with staff and volunteers covering tasks, hazards, and emergency plans.
• Monitor dive maintenance tasks on-site to ensure completion and documentation.
• Ensure procedures are followed and provide coaching and audits for compliance with the Dive Safety Manual.
• File incident, witness, and near-miss reports with DSO and Safety Supervisor.
• Execute emergency response plans and act as primary responder during diving emergencies.
• Debrief after dives; communicate health/safety or animal welfare issues to the appropriate teams.
• Remove equipment after dives and store/clean tools; update logs in online databases and Excel.
• Perform maintenance diver duties when not supervising; includes cleaning, vacuuming, acrylic care, and installation work.
• Operate air compressor and fill scuba cylinders; maintain dive equipment inventory.
• Carry out general housekeeping and assist ACT with non-diving tasks as needed.
• Pursue OSHA regulations and ADPA best practices for aquarium dive operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Rescue Diver

Divemaster

Assistant Instructor

Instructor

CPR/First Aid

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Valid driver's license

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newport Aquarium, part of Herschend Enterprises, seeks a skilled Dive Maintenance Diver to coordinate pre-dive planning, set up and maintain dive equipment, and execute maintenance tasks. You will lead briefings, monitor on-site dives, and ensure compliance with safety manuals while collaborating with staff and volunteers.

The role requires Rescue Diver certification, 200+ logged dives, CPR/First Aid, and strong communication.