Job Description: Manage daily operation of the aquarium's dive program including the supervision of staff and volunteer divers in accordance with the New York Aquarium Diving Standards for Underwater Operations and the Volunteer Dive Team Handbook. Serve as Designated Person In Charge (DPIC) and Lead Diver during NYA dive operations and lead response to emergency situations in conjunction with the DSO. Job Responsibilities: Maintain NYA scuba equipment in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and AAUS requirements for annual service. Support communications with and among volunteer dive program participants through email and social media channels. Assist the DSO in training staff and volunteer divers. Schedule and log dives for staff and volunteer divers. Fill tanks and ensure availability of compressed air for NYA dive operations. Organize and maintain physical spaces assigned to the NYA dive program. Maintain all required logs and records In accordance with NYA diving standards. Manage uniform program for NYA volunteer divers including ordering, distribution, and inventory. Job Requirements: Maintain NYA scuba equipment in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and AAUS requirements for annual service. Assist the DSO in training staff and volunteer divers. Organize and maintain physical spaces assigned to the NYA dive program. Fill tanks and ensure availability of compressed air for NYA dive operations. Maintain all required logs and records In accordance with NYA diving standards. Support communications with and among volunteer dive program participants through email and social media channels. Schedule and log dives for staff and volunteer divers. Manage uniform program for NYA volunteer divers including ordering, distribution, and inventory. Qualification & Experience: Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are a critical requirement along with strong Must successfully pass a background check. Experience and certification in gear maintenance (especially Oceanic and OTS), cylinder inspection and valve maintenance, and compressor operations. Valid NY, NJ or CT Driver's license. Experience with tethered diving, full face mask, and underwater communications systems strongly preferred. Must be able to work Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and variable shifts. oral and written communication. Must demonstrate a proactive approach to achieving the objectives of the dive program. Must be highly self-motivated and similarly able to take direction. Job Details: Company: Wildlife Conservation Society Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: New York, NY, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careersvite.com
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