🌊 Part-Time Diver 🐠

SEA LIFE at Mall of America – Bloomington, MN

Are you ready to dive into an underwater world filled with sharks 🦈, rays, sea turtles 🐢, and more? SEA LIFE at Mall of America is searching for a passionate and safety-minded Part-Time Diver to join our Displays Team! If you’re looking for a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes (and under the water), this is your chance to make a splash 🌟.

💼 What You’ll Do:

As a Diver, you’ll help maintain our world-class exhibits and ensure our animals live in clean, healthy, and enriching environments. You’ll also play a key role in making sure our underwater displays look amazing for our guests! 🧽🐟

Key Responsibilities:

• 🤿 Assist with daily dive operations, following dive plans and safety procedures

• 🧼 Clean and maintain underwater habitats in large-volume tanks (70,000+ gallons!)

• 🐢 Participate in underwater animal handling for health checks

• 🛟 Act as Dive Tender (Topside/Tunnel), follow safety protocols, and take part in regular drills

• ✅ Ensure compliance with OSHA, Merlin Health & Safety Policy (HS001), and US Dive Safety Manual

🎯 What We’re Looking For:

• ✔️ Valid Rescue Diver Certification from a recognized agency (PADI, NAUI, etc.)

• ➕ Preferred: 1–2 years of recent dive experience in a public aquarium or similar setting

• 💪 Ability to dive with a variety of marine life including sharks, eels, and rays

• 🩺 Can pass a dive physical and swim test within 3 months of hire

• 🧠 Up-to-date First Aid, CPR, AED, and Emergency O2 certifications (or willingness to obtain)

• 🛠️ Comfortable performing underwater maintenance and using PPE as required

🐚 You’ll Thrive In This Role If You:

• Have great communication and teamwork skills

• Can work independently and stay organized

• Enjoy working in a dynamic, ever-changing environment

• Are flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed

• Love marine life and want to be part of a mission-driven organization! 🌎💙

📍 Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work in varying temperatures, wet floors, and loud conditions

• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs

• Must not have any impairments or allergies that interfere with animal care or diving

🕒 Hours & Schedule:

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule. Must be available for emergencies and special dive operations as needed.

🌟 Why Join SEA LIFE?

SEA LIFE is part of Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in family entertainment. You’ll be joining a passionate team that cares deeply about ocean conservation, education, and inspiring awe in every guest that walks through our tunnels 🐬💫.

Apply Today!

Ready to make a splash in your diving career? Submit your application now and take the plunge into a one-of-a-kind opportunity! 🐠🌊✨