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Seattle Aquarium•Aquarium

Aquarist I - Diving

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1-3 years

Compensation

$26 - $27 per hour

Posted

2d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Aquarist I - Diving is responsible for the daily care and management of the Seattle Aquarium's fish and invertebrate collection, including feeding, habitat maintenance, and monitoring animal health. This role involves significant diving duties using scuba and surface-supplied air systems for in-tank animal care and field tasks, contributing to the Aquarium's marine conservation mission.

Position Overview: The Seattle Aquarium is seeking an Aquarist I – Diving to join the Tropical Fish and Invertebrate team. This role provides management and care for the animal collection, including temperate and tropical invertebrates, cartilaginous fishes, and teleost fishes.

Essential Functions:

  • Prepare, store, and distribute food; monitor feeding habits and report abnormalities.

  • Clean and maintain animal habitats, holding areas, and water quality.

  • Assist with medications, treatments, and safe animal handling.

  • Maintain records on species, daily veterinary reports, and food consumption.

  • Supervise animal care volunteers, interns, and temporary personnel.

  • Observe and evaluate animal physical and behavioral health.

  • Assist with animal acquisition, acclimation, and quarantine.

  • Use scuba and surface-supplied air systems for exhibit care, maintenance, and field tasks.

  • Advance DEI and Regenerative practices aligned with S.A.L.I.S.H. values.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Ensure safety of animals, staff, and visitors.

  • Perform emergency first aid and CPR.

  • Model safety compliance and build cooperative working relationships.

  • Serve as a customer service liaison for visitors.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Understanding of fish and invertebrate biology, water quality, life support systems, and marine animal health.

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • Minimum of one year of animal care and husbandry experience in a zoo, aquarium, or AZA facility.

  • Valid Washington state driver’s license (or ability to obtain).

  • CPR, first aid, and AED certifications (or ability to obtain).

Diving Requirements:

  • Rescue diver certification (or equivalent) from a recognized agency.

  • Physician-approved recreational scuba clearance within the last 12 months.

  • Successful completion of an AAUS watermanship swim test and Seattle Aquarium physical exam.

  • Emergency oxygen provider training and staff exhibit diver training within six months of hire.

Working Conditions:

  • Exposure to hazardous animals, animal diseases, feces, and toxic chemicals.

  • Physical demands include standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, and lifting over 50 pounds.

  • Work outdoors year-round near water on wet, slippery surfaces and at heights.

  • Use of safety gear including fall restraint equipment and respirators.

  • Occasional evening, night, weekend, holiday work, and 24-hour emergency availability.

Updated 2d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Fish and invertebrate biology • 1+ yrs
Marine biology • 1+ yrs
Water quality analysis • 1+ yrs
Aquatic life support systems • 1+ yrs
Marine animal health • 1+ yrs
Scuba diving • 1+ yrs
CPR • 1+ yrs
First aid • 1+ yrs

Experience

1-3 years

Certifications

Washington state driver’s license • Required
CPR certification • Required
First aid certification • Required
AED certification • Required
Scuba certification (Rescue diver or equivalent) • Required
Emergency oxygen provider training • Required
Staff exhibit diver training and evaluation • 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

$26 - $27 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Benefits and perks

Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationSeattle, Washington, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 6/10
physicalHigh • 9/10
cognitiveMedium • 7/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 5/10
uncertaintyMedium • 6/10
communicationMedium • 6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Seattle Aquarium

Team size

Growing team

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

The Seattle Aquarium is a leading marine conservation organization dedicated to inspiring conservation of our marine environment. It provides excellent care for over 5,000 animals, offers engaging events and education programs, conducts research, and advocates for marine protection. The Aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and welcomes over 1 million visitors annually.

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Aquarist I - Diving

Seattle, Washington, United States • Full Time