What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwater Explorers Team Leader (Seasonal) position at Monterey Bay Aquarium?
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Job Summary :
Under moderate supervision, assist the UE supervising staff with the coordination of the UE program’s daily logistics. Introduce children (ages 8-13) to the use of specialized scuba gear and conduct surface diving tours in the Great Tide Pool. Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the participants in their care along with educating them on the habitat and organisms they encounter during the tour. Conduct daily tasks in the support of the UE program as required. Perform other duties as required.
Please note : This is a seasonal position slated to start 5 / 5 and end on 9 / 5.
Core Activities :
- Supervise UE staff in the absence of UE management; responsibilities may include adjusting daily routines, reviewing medical questionnaires, and coordinating with Guest Experience staff to facilitate participation in the program.
- Assist in the delivery of Underwater Explorers training by helping to coordinate classroom and in-water training sessions.
- Facilitate participant check-in by reviewing medical questionnaires and waivers.
- Tour children (ages 8 -13) on surface scuba in the Great Tide Pool while educating them on the organisms and habitat.
- Instruct participants on the use of specialized scuba gear.
- Support in-water Instructors working directly with participants (e.g., help participants into / out of equipment, track in water dive time, etc.).
- Deliver a briefing on tide pool ecology and an equipment overview.
- Stop any diving practice deemed unsafe as described in the MBA Diving Safety Manual and UE handbook.
- Respond to any in-water safety or rescue situation and activate the emergency action plan as needed.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :
Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions :
Hourly Compensation Range :
24.00 USD per hour
Education
Preferred : Bachelors
Preferred : Associates
Preferred : High School
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Salary : $24
