Dive Safety Officer

At Discovery Cove Orlando, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

Dive Safety Officer

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals in a wide variety of roles. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do:

• Ensures safe dive operations and compliance with all OSHA requirements.
• Runs training classes and certification courses, as applicable to dive operations and safety certifications.
• Adheres to all established safety procedures and environmental regulations throughout the park.
• Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
• Assists with diver testing and correct dive techniques as necessary.
• Assists with Orca and Pilot Whale EABD swim testing and training.
• Consults with department dive teams on unique dive operations and water rescue scenarios.
• Assists with equipment evaluations and maintenance audits.
• Conducts audit dives/drills to ensure dive practices are compliant.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate dive logs and records.
• Maintains and repairs dive equipment as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with SEA, CAL and FED OSHA Diving regulations.
• Ensures general cleanliness of underwater facilities throughout the park.
• Ensures excellent customer service by responding to internal customer requirements, expectations, and needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

What it takes to succeed:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A current open water SCUBA instructor from a nationally or internationally recognized agency.
• Minimum 2 years of diving experience and 1 year experience as a diving instructor.
• A current CPR instructor.
• A valid California driver's license; visiting students and military must have valid driver's license from state of residency and able to provide a copy of the DMV report. Be able to obtain a SeaWorld driver's license.
• Maintain credentials to serve as a Dive Training Instructor.
• Familiar with Cal/Fed OSHA diving regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Able to regularly use hands to fingers, reach with hands and arms, handle, feel, talk, and hear.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast paced team environment.
• Able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural.
• Backgrounds and/or language, and individuals with special needs.
• Able to regular exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan
• AttractionShare Program: Enjoy complimentary and discounted admission to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, Busch Gardens Tampa, Adventure Island, and other participating premier Florida attractions for you and up to three guests through our reciprocal AttractionShare benefit.

EEO Employer: SEA WORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY, OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.