SCOPE OF JOB:

The Husbandry Assistant position will be a part time position. The position assists Aquarists in the husbandry of SEA LIFE’s marine and freshwater displays.  The Husbandry Assistant must be capable of delivering a high standard of work performance in the areas of exhibit diet preparation, husbandry and guest experience under the direction of the Displays Curator and Senior Aquarist.

KEY OBJECTIVES:

•  Husbandry Assistants are always under the direction of a Displays Team Member.

• Provide daily assistance to Aquarists in the areas of diet preparation, feeding and general care of aquatic exhibits in accordance with established protocols.
• Deliver interactive programming to guests and guest presentations involving displays and exhibit diving. Participate in guest relations/interactions and perform daily public presentations as needed.
• Assist in the continual development of the display areas in line with the long-term goals of the company.
• Ability to meet AZA, USDA and Merlin Health and Safety standards.

Other Requirements: 

• Ability to maintain a clean/organized work environment
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
• Minimal Record Keeping as assigned.
• Able to make decisions to provide the best environment for every animal and is comfortable dealing with aquatic excrement and smells for long periods of time. Will be in contact with cold, fresh and marine water for long periods of time.
• Requires the ability to effectively follow directions and observe and remember details. 
• Must interact and communicate with guests, management, veterinarians, and other individuals and be able to deliver quality customer service.
• Requires the ability to maintain a friendly, polite, service-oriented demeanor.
• Effective decision-making skills are required.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate and support the Aquarium’s mission and goals
• Ability to obtain and hold valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Ability to work weekends, nights, be on-call and keep flexible hours.

Health & Safety

• Responsibility to ensure compliance of Health & Safety within the workplace.
• Ensure that risk assessments have been completed and are reviewed regularly.

• Understand risk assessments within own workplace and ensure reporting of any new risks to the Curator.
• Responsible for ensuring that team members follow safe working practices.
• Ensures own compliance of safe working procedures within the job role.
• In cases of incidents or accidents ensure appropriate reporting is completed in a timely manner.

Experience:

• Some knowledge of aquatic animal care in a professional aquarium environment.  
• Experience working in a public setting working in guest services

Education:

Working toward a degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology, Psychology) or a two-year certification from an accredited aquarium science/zoological program is preferred.