Part-Time Dive Master I

Position Title:       Part-Time Dive Master 1, Dive Immersion

Department:        Dive Operations   

Classification:      Non-Exempt

Direct Report:      Assistant Manager, Dive Immersion

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the delivery and support of the Dive Immersion Programs, which includes, but are not limited to the SCUBA Dive, Swim, and Shark Cage Dive experiences. The Dive Master 1 ensures the programs run safely, efficiently, and provides an exceptional guest experience. They will provide in-water and top-side support for the Dive Immersion Programs and Zoological dives in accordance with Georgia Aquarium’s Dive safety standards and protocols. The DM1 may work with Dive Immersion Leadership to enhance the guest experience. They will also be asked to support additional projects within Zoological Operations as needed.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for daily delivery of Dive Immersion Programs and guest experiences.
2. Maintains the highest level of safety and quality of the Dive Immersion Programs possible.
3. Participates in trainings and developmental classes.
4. Fulfill assignments of program roles on rotational basis; includes guest representative, ride operator, in-water guide/safety, surface support, videographer, and editor.
5. Meets all applicable requirements as outlined in Georgia Aquarium’s Diving Operations and Procedures Manual.
6. Adheres to all dive safety policies and procedures as set by GAI and the Dive Control Board.
7. Regularly performs guest experience dives in support of the program mission to include the SCUBA Dive, Swim, Shark Cage Dive, and other educational programs as required.
8. Regularly demonstrates a comprehensive and advanced knowledge of recreational diving methods and techniques.
9. Regularly demonstrates a broad technical and recreational expertise in diving.
10. Assists Zoological Operations with exhibit maintenance and other duties as workload necessitates.
11. Always maintains the highest standards of professionalism, proper appearance, and work area cleanliness.
12. Regularly interacts on behalf of Dive Immersion with guests, media, and other departments within Georgia Aquarium.
13. Acts as a dive program liaison working with education and visitor services for guest diving program development.
14. Performs other functions for Dive Operations such as filling cylinders, tending/diving presentations, data entry, buddy diving, other duties for Zoological Operations as needed.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
2. At least one year of experience in the dive industry, or hold a current, active, Dive Master Certification or higher.
3. Present evidence of all dive training and diving history.
4. Pass Georgia Aquarium’s Dive Physical.
5. Pass Georgia Aquarium’s Swim and SCUBA Test.
6. Pass an Open Water checkout dive with Diving Safety Officer or Designee.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds a distance of 100 feet. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

In addition, the daily physical requirements specific to the Dive Operation’s safety standards may include:

• Typing on a computer keyboard
• Ability to travel by car or boat as needed
• Ability to swim
• Ability to use SCUBA equipment
• Ability to maintain daily contact with a living collection of plants and animals

Commitment:

I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. the following:

Mission: Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and Aquatic animals worldwide.

Vision:  To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.

Values: Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Teamwork, Respect Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion