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SLSEA LIFE Kansas City
SEA LIFE Kansas CityTheme Parks & Attractions

Aquarist I

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1+ years

Compensation

$17 - $17 per hour

Posted

2h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This role involves providing comprehensive animal care, monitoring aquatic habitats, and maintaining life support systems at SEA LIFE Kansas City. The Aquarist I will also engage guests, assist with exhibit design, and conduct safe dive operations while adhering to safety protocols.

Responsibilities:

  • Create unforgettable guest experiences by engaging visitors and sharing your passion for aquatic life.

  • Provide top-notch animal care by supporting feeding, husbandry, enrichment, and welfare programs.

  • Monitor habitats by performing basic water chemistry tests and spotting trends to keep animals thriving.

  • Support animal health through daily observations, safe handling, record-keeping, and assisting with treatments.

  • Maintain life support systems by following SOPs, biocontainment practices, and filtration procedures.

  • Enhance exhibits by helping design safe, immersive tank theming for guests.

  • Conduct safe dive operations in accordance with SEA LIFE dive policies (Open Water certified, rescue training encouraged).

  • Champion safety by following health, safety, and security procedures for guests, animals, and teammates.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Flexible schedule superstar — available for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

  • Science-minded — degree in Life Sciences or aquarium/zoological certification preferred.

  • Experience welcome — at least 1 year of public aquarium experience.

  • Open Water-Dive Certification required

  • Motivation to complete work/tasks independently

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Water Chemistry • 1+ yrs
Life Support Systems Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Dive Operations • 1+ yrs
SOP Adherence • 1+ yrs
Habitat Monitoring • 1+ yrs
Exhibit Design • 1+ yrs
Guest Engagement • 1+ yrs

Experience

1+ years

Certifications

Open Water-Dive Certification • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$17 - $17 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Benefits and perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationKansas City, Missouri, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium5/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

SEA LIFE Kansas City

Team size

Growing team

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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Aquarist I

Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesFull Time