Cutesy DM position advertised at Tampa Aquarium

[archman]

This job just recently popped up. Good for people in the local Tampa area.

DIVE MASTER
Organization: The Florida Aquarium
Location: Tampa, FL
Date: Sep 10, 2007
These are part time positions in our expanding dive operations department. Salary begins at $9.50 per hour. Successful candidate will be responsible for performing all interpretive educational dive programs to include Dive Interpretative (DIP) programs and Guest Dive Experience programs (GDE). Ensure that all programming presented is engaging, innovative and effective, as determined by evaluation, and in direct support of the mission of The Florida Aquarium. Conduct the GDE programs, Shark Dive Experience (SDE) and Swim with the Fish (SWTF), with a priority on guest safety, customer service and a quality, educational experience. Perform functions of safety diver, photographer and greeter in a rotational capacity. Dive Master or equivalent from a nationally recognized SCUBA training organization; Current certification in First Aid, CPR and Oxygen administration; Underwater liability insurance required; Good presentation and public speaking skills. Forward resumes to: abradley@flaquarium.org

http://www.aza.org/JobListings/index.cfm?page=detail&id=10388

 

[Thalassamania]

This job just recently popped up. Good for people in the local Tampa area.


http://www.aza.org/JobListings/index.cfm?page=detail&id=10388

All that for $9.50 an hour!

 

[almitywife]

Ensure that all programming presented is engaging, innovative and effective, as determined by evaluation, and in direct support of the mission of The Florida Aquarium. Conduct the GDE programs, Shark Dive Experience (SDE) and Swim with the Fish (SWTF), with a priority on guest safety, customer service and a quality, educational experience. Perform functions of safety diver, photographer and greeter in a rotational capacity.

wow - and for this the person will be paid $9.50US per hour!

 

[El Orans]

Plus tips?

 

[almitywife]

ahhhhhhhhhhh - i forgot about that strange american custom!!

 

[archman]

I figured that since it was part-time, it would be good for someone currently working at a local dive shop as a way to *supplement* themselves with extra pocket money.

 

[Oceanus]

Underwater liability insurance required

I would hope the aquarium would help with this aspect, because the shop insurance won't cover you outside the shop's work
or that's ~$250... 1-2 weeks work just to cover insurance... good luck

 

[panhandvr]

mcdonalds pays more. but would be a cool opportunity

 

[Scuba-Jay]

I cant imagine that tips would factor in with this kind of job...maybe the occasional 5spot but nothing worth writing home about

 

[DennisS]

Sounds like a great job for a retiree. It would take care of all those days the ocean has low viz.