Assistant Dive Safety Officer, Aquarium
Job in
New York City, Richmond County, New York, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Wildlife Conservation Society
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world's premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation:
Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
Position Summary
To support the OSO in managing the New York Aquarium dive program including training, supervision, operation, and administration.
Principal Responsibilities
* Manage daily operation of the aquarium's dive program including the supervision of staff and volunteer divers in accordance with the New York Aquarium Diving Standards for Underwater Operations and the Volunteer Dive Team Handbook.
* Serve as Designated Person In Charge (DPIC) and Lead Diver during NYA dive operations and lead response to emergency situations in conjunction with the DSO.
* Maintain NYA scuba equipment in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and AAUS requirements for annual service.
* Fill tanks and ensure availability of compressed air for NYA dive operations.
* Schedule and log dives for staff and volunteer divers.
* Maintain all required logs and records In accordance with NYA diving standards.
* Organize and maintain physical spaces assigned to the NYA dive program.
* Assist the DSO in training staff and volunteer divers.
* Manage uniform program for NYA volunteer divers including ordering, distribution, and inventory.
* Support communications with and among volunteer dive program participants through email and social media channels.
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