Apprentice Aquarist FT - Sea Life Park

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.

While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® . Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with 49 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide.

While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

As an Apprentice Aquarist at Sea Life Park Hawai`i, you will work alongside the animal care staff in the Reef Life department to maintain all aspects of daily care and life support maintenance for the collection.

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Apprentice Aquarist FT - Sea Life Park

Roles & Responsibilities:

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Participate in the daily husbandry of fish, elasmobranchs, invertebrates and sea turtles

• Perform cleaning and maintenance of enclosures including use of SCUBA and hydraulic cleaning equipment for large exhibits

• Maintain acceptable water quality parameters to ensure the health of the animals

• Recognize symptoms of fish and invertebrate disease and poor health and report to supervisor

• Ensures the proper care of life support equipment by adhering to a regular maintenance schedule and keeping all components clean

• Maintain detailed and accurate records

• Interact with guests, management, veterinarians, and other individuals as required, including public presentations

• Exemplify a high standard of animal husbandry, exhibit presentation and customer service

• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred

• Working knowledge of fundamental aquarium life support systems and components

• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and multi task as necessary

• Must be SCUBA open water certified and be able to pass a dive test and physical

• Must possess, or be able to obtain, Rescue Diver SCUBA certification by a nationally recognized instructors association (e.g. PADI, NAUI).

• Must have, or be able to obtain, CPR and First Aid Certification.

Language:

• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift

• Must possess a strong passion and unwavering commitment for exceptional animal care and welfare

• Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner

• Must possess effective communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and concepts to students, park guests and leadership

• Ability to safely dive underwater and follow all SCUBA protocols

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and directives, as well as issue clear verbal/written instructions or directives to others

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday

• Ability to frequently balance, stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders

• Ability to work in a salt-water environment both in and out of the water, at all times of the day and/or night

• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 30 pounds or more

Working Conditions:

• This role will be primarily based outdoors in aquatic environments

• Job duties are frequently performed under physically demanding conditions and in potentially hazardous environments, including enclosed spaces, which may be in or out of the water while working with marine mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and invertebrates

• Frequent exposure to salt-water, wet most of the day, regularly entering/exiting water throughout the day regardless of the weather

• Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures on occasion, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, and other weather conditions

• Subject to constant repetitive motion

• Subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reprioritize activities

Team member benefits: