Assistant Dive Safety Officer

Overview

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk seeks an Assistant Dive Safety Officer (ADSO) to assist with coordination and management of volunteer and staff SCUBA dive operations and training. The ADSO will manage and coordinate the volunteer dive team, plan volunteer dives, and ensure credentials and medical requirements are kept up to date.

The Maritime Aquarium’s mission is to ignite a connection to Long Island Sound and the ocean to enrich the lives of all people and inspire action to protect our blue planet. The Aquarium hosts nearly 450,000 guests annually and is home to more than 8,000 animals and 285 species in 75 exhibits. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and employs 85 full-time staff plus volunteers.

• Four (4) year degree in the biological sciences or similar discipline preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year’s experience in a public aquarium husbandry or dive operations position, or relevant experience from a comparable setting (university or similar).
• Valid certification as a Dive master or above from a nationally recognized training agency (GUE, PADI, NAUI, IDEA, SSI, etc.).
• Experience with volunteer management.
• General knowledge of computer databases and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Able to lift a minimum of 60 pounds and climb ladders while wearing dive gear.
• Able to negotiate various field conditions.
• Able to work standing up for extended periods of time.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, days closed due to inclement weather, and to travel for extended periods of time to perform collecting and other duties.

• Instructor certification from a nationally recognized training agency (GUE, PADI, NAUI, IDEA, SSI, etc.) preferred.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a certified diver, of which at least 2 should be at a professional level (Dive master and above) preferred.
• One (1) year’s experience at an AZA-accredited aquarium or zoo preferred.
• DAN DFA Pro instructor license, or an equivalent CPR/FA/O2/AED Instructor qualification preferred.
• SCUBA Visual Cylinder Inspection (VIP) certification preferred.

• Schedule and coordinate volunteer divers for maintenance of exhibits and dive presentations.
• Act as a liaison between volunteer divers and staff.
• Participate in staff and volunteer dives and dive presentations.
• Serve as DPIC when the DSO is not on duty.
• Assist the DSO with maintaining TMA SCUBA equipment including compressors, regulators, cylinders, full-face masks, buoyancy compensators, wetsuits, drysuits, etc.
• Document and communicate observations to the DSO.
• Other duties as assigned, including field collections, research activities, animal husbandry assistance, animal transports, educational presentations, dive volunteer recruiting, etc.
• Able to work weekends and holidays and travel for extended periods of time.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Maritime Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

10 N Water St

Norwalk, CT 06854

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