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Position Summary
The Aquarist Supervisor's primary responsibilities include managing the aquarist team in caring for the animals and their habitats, ensuring that the guest accessible and viewable areas are up to industry and company standards, scheduling aquarists for guest presentations, maintaining database records on animal care, water parameters, and subsequent reporting.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive pay and paid training: $60K - $65K per year
- All FT Employees are eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation time as well as company sponsored health and wellness plans
- All FT, PT and Seasonal employees are eligible for: Paid sick time, 401K plan with company matching*, flexible schedules (including a combination of weekdays and weekends are available), fun and upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year, First Stop Health - 24 hr. access to doctor by phone or computer for employee and their dependents (Employer pays 100%), discounts in retail stores, and free admission to all company attractions
*Eligibility requirements may apply
Essential Functions
- Supervise the Aquarists to achieve goals; plan and organize workloads and staff assignments/schedules to ensure the most effective use of staff. Participate in the interview and hiring approval process.
- Train Aquarist on educational tour scrip and stage direction. Give educational tours as needed.
- Serve as Manager on Dty as assigned, ensuring the operations runs smoothly, which include, but is not limited to, assisting with opening/closing procedures, ensuring that the roles are adequately filled, and tours are sent out on time.
- Participate in Aquarium duties, including set-up and breakdown of aquariums and exhibits, cleanliness, and assisting the Aquarists as needed.
- Research and prepare a diet to ensure animal's nutrition needs are met. Ensure staff follows prepared diets when feeding animals. Confirm diet with the permit holder. Maintain up to date records on the animals' health and diets.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently or as a team within the scope of established rules and regulations.
- Ability to maintain safety while performing feedings
- Ability to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people in a pleasant, calm, courteous manner
- Ability to read, write and speak clear English to communicate with co-workers and the general public
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in marine science or related field, or completion of advanced, college-level related coursework and equivalent experience is required
- At least one year of experience in an aquarium or zoological field with an emphasis on closed aquatic systems
- previous experience in a public aquarium is desirable.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record for past three years
Successful candidate must pass a drug test and a background search
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have housing secured in the Lower Keys?
Work Location: In person
