CAREER.VI now in British Virgin Islands
  Follow Us On Facebook Twitter LinkedIn  
35543 Job Applications
For 7069 Total Jobs
Posted By 1155 Companies
 
Setup Your Job Agent Cart Credit Competitor
Aquarist - ONET Job Title: (Biologists)
Industry: Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions share on twitter share on Facebook
 Job Details
Back to Job Listing 
Job Title:   Aquarist
ONET Job Title:   Biologists
Industry:   Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions
Job Type:   Full Time
Job Location:   St. Thomas
Minimum Education:   Bachelors Degree
Career Level:   Experienced (Non-Manager)
Minimum Experience:   2 Years
Apply By:   Sep 30, 2017
View Competition
Job Description:

Position Overview

Become a member of our Aquarist team at Coral World Ocean Park in sunny St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.  We are looking for an experienced candidate that will carry out husbandry duties for the many animals and exhibits we offer to our guests.  This demanding job requires attention to detail, time management skills and a positive attitude that can be shared with our visitors.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**):

 

  •          Daily care and maintenance of the park’s animal exhibits and collection including fish, rays, sharks, sea turtles and many others.
  •         Performs public presentations to large groups of guests and feeding demonstrations with the animals while interacting in a positive manner that represents the park
  •          Collection of specimens for aquatic exhibits and assist with designing new exhibits
  •          Husbandry tasks including performing observational rounds, diet preparation and disease recognition
  •          Maintaining daily record keeping in accordance with established procedures
  •          Maintaining exhibits and pools, including the use of SCUBA for underwater tasks
  •          Participate in special events and educational programs
  •          Keeping behind the scenes areas clean and organized
  •          Working in a team environment and assist in all areas of the park, as needed

 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

·         The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

·         Ability to see and hear; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, swim, and crouch; use arms and hands; handle objects, tools, and controls; and sit. Ability to lift and move 50 pounds. 


Skills Required

Qualifications & Skills

REQUIRED:

 

  •          Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology, Zoology, Biology, or related field
  •          Minimum of 2 years professional experience in an aquarium or marine-related field
  •          Must be physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs, and able to pass a swim test
  •          Open Water SCUBA certification required from accredited agency
  •          Must be a team player with strong communication skills, have a positive attitude, and an outgoing personality, with the ability to work well unsupervised
  •          Must be aware of the challenges of living on a Caribbean island (high cost of living, working in the sun and heat all day, etc.)

  •          Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  •          Flexible with non-traditional schedules
  •          Must be able to work in the U.S.

 

 PREFERRED

  • Wants to work in the Hospitality Industry

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as requested by manager.
  • Must be a team player and be able to get along with others.
  • Must be personable, courteous and able to work under pressure.


Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change according to the needs of Coral World Ocean Park without being specifically included in the job description.

References required.
Please submit resume and cover letter by email to be considered for the position.

Contact Information:

Valissa M. Hodge, MHRM
Office/Human Resources Manager
Email:
human.resources@coralworldvi.com
Office: (340) 775 1555 ext. 247


Company Information More jobs from this company 
Company Name: Coral World (V.I.) Inc
Company Description:
Five acres with exotic aquairums, sea-life pools, nature trails, unique Undersea Observatory, and animal interactions.
        
Confirm
Are you sure you wish to see the number of people competing for this job. Note: This will use '1' credit from your account within 24 hours?
Show
No
Confirm
Job Agent feature will require '5' credits per Job Agent Set up. Are you sure you wish to set up Job Agent?

 

What are
Users Saying

I have been on CareerVI several times. It is easy to navigate and very informative. I haven't secured a job yet, but am hoping to soon.

Alfred Ferretti
Home
Headlines
Career Tips
Employer Insight
Career Growth
Job Market
Ask the Experts
Tortal
Anegada
Jost Van Dyke
Virgin Gorda
About Career.VI
Job Market in VI
Media
Privacy Policy
Site Map
Terms and Conditions
Company Listings
FAQs
Contact Us
Partnership
RSS
  Common Questions to ask the Interviewer
  How to Handle Difficult Interview Situations
  Common Interview Questions
  The Importance of Research
  Self Confidence
Powered ByTABS
Copyright 2024 Career.VI
- Top Virgin Islands Jobs - All Rights Reserved.
Reproduction of material from any Career.VI pages without permission is strictly prohibited.
BIZVI