Dive Program Operations Support Aide

General Purpose: Provides Dive Program DAN (or other OSHA compliant) training and other operations support.

Essential Functions:

• Support Divers Alert Network (DAN) DFA Course training.

• Help current Dive Program staff teach DAN DFA Pro Classes to staff and volunteers (30 classes).

• Help manage DAN class preparation (scheduling, equipment, documentation) to give continuity to previously scheduled plans and logistics.

• Assign and track DAN E-learning student course progress utilizing the DAN website. Completion coincides ahead of scheduled DAN classes.

• Submit DAN class certifications post class.

• Work with Manager to submit invoices.

• Working with Manager and Dive Program team members, reschedule students in existing DAN classes as needed.

• (Secondary Functions)

• Partner with Dive Program team member for 2-person class instruction.

• Work with the Manager to update supply inventory and DAN Cart supplies.

• Facilitate DAN class communications.

• Participate in DAN DFA Pro Staff teaching review.

• Other duties as assigned or required.

• Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

Required:

• Current DAN DFA Instructor certification (current DAN member).

• An internationally recognized professional open water scuba instructor certification.

• High School Diploma.

• Two years of college and/or equivalent experience.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Must be adept at following established Dive Program DAN instructor training outline and assigned tasks.

• Must be competent and experienced in diver first aid or other comparable dive instructor training.

• Must be energetic, responsible, and grounded.

• Familiarity with computers and DAN website and instructor portal.

• Capacity to decide when to act independently and when to consult the Dive Program team.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science degree in marine sciences, biology, zoology, or related field is preferred.

Competencies:

• Must have excellent communication skills, ability to follow directions of supervisor (s), and work as a team player.

• Ability to interact with all divers (staff and volunteer) creating a positive and trusting working relationship.

• Ability to work within and maintain the National Aquarium's I2SEE values.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL AQUARIUM

Recently named one of Baltimore's Best Places to Work, the National Aquarium opened in 1981 as a nonprofit aquatic education and conservation organization, the jewel of the city's Inner Harbor redevelopment. SmartCEO Magazine honored the National Aquarium with the Healthiest Workplace award and the Corporate Culture award in 2016. With a mission to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures, the Aquarium is consistently ranked one of the nation's two top aquariums and has hosted over 51 million guests since opening.

Today, the National Aquarium builds on a 42-year history of local, regional, and global conservation initiatives that provide real solutions for protecting marine life, ecosystems and aquatic communities. Its Animal Rescue team has rescued, rehabilitated, and released hundreds of marine mammals and endangered sea turtles throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Its Animal Care & Welfare teams participate in important research efforts to confront pressing ocean conservation issues and advocate for smarter policies at local, state, and federal levels. Through education, research, conservation action and advocacy, the National Aquarium is pursuing a vision to change the way humanity cares for our ocean planet.

HOW TO APPLY Interested and engaged applicants should apply through our website http://aqua.org/jobs. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made by e-mailing HR@aqua.org.