Sea Life Park Maintenance Diver - Part Time

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. 

Under the direction of the Dive Safety Officer and Assistant Curator of Reef Life, the Maintenance Diver is responsible for performing routine and specialized underwater maintenance in aquarium habitats. This role ensures the cleanliness, safety, and operational integrity of exhibits while supporting animal health and maintaining compliance with dive safety standards.

We are currently looking for a:

 

Sea Life Park Maintenance Diver - Part Time

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform underwater cleaning and maintenance of aquarium exhibits, including:

  • Hand cleaning acrylic viewing panels

  • Vacuuming substrate

  • Scrubbing rocks manually or using hydraulic scrubbers

• Work safely in habitats containing free swimming marine animals, including sharks and fish

• Maintain cleanliness and proper care of locker rooms, dive gear, and related equipment

• Follow all equipment disinfection and sanitation procedures

• Report to all scheduled dive shifts on time and prepared

• Adhere to all dive program policies, procedures, and safety protocols

• Maintain situational awareness while working on dive decks and underwater

• Participate in required annual training and recertification programs

• Immediately notify Dive Operations leadership of any physical or mental condition that may affect dive fitness

• Support overall exhibit quality, safety, and operational standards

Education and Experience Requirements

Qualified candidates must possess one or more of the following:

• Rescue level SCUBA certification from a recognized agency such as:

  • PADI

  • NAUI

  • SSI

  • or equivalent

• Minimum of 50 logged dives

• Minimum of 6 dives completed within the past 12 months

• Minimum age of 18 years

• Ability to commit to at least 2 scheduled dive shifts per week

• Current certifications in:

  • CPR/AED (Healthcare Provider level preferred)

  • First Aid

  • Oxygen Provider

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to pass confined water swim and SCUBA skills evaluation

• Ability to pass and maintain required dive medical clearance

• Ability to rescue and assist divers in emergency situations

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Comfort working in water temperatures ranging from 70°F to 82°F

• Strong situational awareness and safety mindset

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to follow technical, safety, and operational procedures

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating procedures, and technical manuals

• Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms frequently

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

• Ability to perform repetitive motions up to 50 percent of the work time

• Ability to swim and perform physically demanding underwater tasks

• Ability to pass dive medical evaluation and swim test

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to water and aquatic environments

• Work performed underwater, on dive decks, and in equipment areas

• Interaction with live marine animals

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

Team member benefits: