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
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Additional skills
Experience
1+ years
Certifications
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Employment
Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
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Compensation
$17 - $17 per hour
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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 States • Full Time