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About The Position
Florida Aquarium Marine Operations Specialist Captains are USCG licensed captains and Rescue Divers responsible for executing all aspects of Marine Operations departmental functions including exhibit and equipment maintenance, Wild Dolphin Cruise Operation, and guest experience programs such as SeaTREK.
This position specifically requires a merchant marine credential of no less than a 50-Ton Inland rating from the USCG, a valid Marine Radio Operators Permit and a Rescue Diver or higher certification from a recognized recreational certification agency (PADI, NAUI, SSI, etc.)
Requirements
- USCG Captain’s License 50-Ton or above.
- Must have a valid USCG MROP or able to obtain within one year of hire.
- Rescue Diver certification or equivalent from a nationally recognized SCUBA training organization required.
- Ability to maintain status in a random drug-screening consortium.
- Will be enrolled in the mariner consortium upon hire, per Coast Guard regulations and as such are subject to random drug screenings
Nice To Haves
- Divemaster or Instructor certification preferred.
- Current First Aid, CPR, and Oxygen Administration certifications preferred.
- Experience operating excursion vessels or dive charter boats preferred.
- General engine maintenance experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely conduct and support Wild Dolphin Cruises, education tours, events, and charters as captain and crew.
- Support routine exhibit, vessel, and equipment maintenance.
- Safely execute and support SeaTREK programs and related equipment maintenance.
- Deliver extraordinary customer service to all aquarium guests.
- Conduct daily public dive and boat programs as diver, safety diver, tender, and boat crew.
- Operate as Captain and crew aboard a 72-ft USCG inspected passenger vessel in compliance with USCG and NMFS regulations.
- Maintain logs, records, and operational documentation.
- Support scientific diving and off-site research projects as needed.
- Ensure all dive programs comply with AAUS, AZA, OSHA, and Aquarium Dive Safety Manual standards.
- Represent the Aquarium during outreach and media events when needed.
- Supports TFA’s Shared Purpose by participating in a Conservation Day of Action shift on an annual basis.
- Support volunteer supervision and gear maintenance.
- Assist SeaTREK guests while ensuring a safe and memorable experience.
- Support internal dive training and recreational scuba activities as needed.
- Complete assigned projects with minimal supervision.
- All other duties as required.