About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within the Dive Operations department. You will dive in and clean exhibits, starting as a scuba diver in the Ocean Voyager and Beluga exhibits. Over time, you will train in Surface Supplied Diving to support additional exhibits. You will also assist with cylinder filling, dive gear maintenance, and administrative tasks. This is a paid, experience-based role that requires working 25 to 40 hours per week, including potential weekends and holidays.
What you'll do#
- Complete Diver Onboarding in your first month, including a dive physical, swim and dive evaluation, DAN DFA Pro, Diver Orientation, Diver 101, and Mentor Training.
- Train in various exhibits and master Fill Station Operation, Surface Supply Training, and Tender Training.
- Participate in advanced training if applicable, such as Maintenance Clinics for regulators and umbilicals, Armada/Meridian training, and extrication drills.
- Work under the supervision of approved staff while demonstrating the ability to contribute to the team independently.
What you'll need#
- An Open Water Diving certification or higher from an internationally recognized agency.
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders, carry dive equipment, and exit exhibits unassisted while wearing dive gear.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Final acceptance is contingent upon passing a swim/dive evaluation and a dive physical.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
About Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit organization based in Atlanta. It operates as a public aquarium focused on aquatic research, ocean conservation, and education. Founded in 2005, the facility employs 879 people. It maintains its primary location on Baker Street.
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