Monterey Bay Aquarium · 1 day ago
Underwater Explorers Team Leader (Seasonal)
Monterey, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$24.04/hr - $27.16/hrMonterey Bay Aquarium is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They are seeking a Team Leader for the Underwater Explorers program who will supervise staff, coordinate training, and ensure the safety and education of children during scuba tours in the Great Tide Pool.
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Responsibilities
Supervise UE staff in the absence of UE management; responsibilities may include adjusting daily routines, reviewing medical questionnaires, and coordinating with Guest Experience staff to facilitate participation in the program
Assist in the delivery of Underwater Explorers training by helping to coordinate classroom and in-water training sessions
Facilitate participant check-in by reviewing medical questionnaires and waivers
Tour children (ages 8 -13) on surface scuba in the Great Tide Pool while educating them on the organisms and habitat
Instruct participants on the use of specialized scuba gear
Support in-water Instructors working directly with participants (e.g., help participants into/out of equipment, track in water dive time, etc.)
Deliver a briefing on tide pool ecology and an equipment overview
Stop any diving practice deemed unsafe as described in the MBA Diving Safety Manual and UE handbook
Respond to any in-water safety or rescue situation and activate the emergency action plan as needed
Qualification
Preferred
Leadership level certification (Divemaster or higher) from a nationally recognized dive training agency
Demonstrated ability to implement dive safety best practices
Demonstrated ability to apply good judgement
Ability to provide leadership and mentorship to Dive Instructors
Ability to effectively carry out in-water rescues in the Great Tide Pool to the satisfaction of the Dive Office
Must be able to complete diving first aid training and in-water rescue drills, on-the-job training will be provided
Must be able to pass the prescribed occupational physicals for the Underwater Explorers Instructor position
Ability to effectively deliver educational material
In-water supervisory skills
Must have own cold-water skin-diving equipment (wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, gloves and booties)
Ability to comply with the MBA Diving Safety Manual and Underwater Explorers handbook
Demonstrated ability to be a positive role model for participants in the Underwater Explorers program
Ability to work as a productive team member
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work within and maintain Monterey Bay Aquarium's Core Values
Demonstrated commitment to Monterey Bay Aquarium's Leadership Competencies
Company
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a non-profit public aquarium located in Monterey, California, United States.
Founded in 1984
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Clint Cornfield
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Nicole Sanchez
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