Department/Division/Section:
Divers - Show Diver
Job Summary/Essential Functions:
The Show Diver is primary responsible for providing the guests with an exhilarating show experience through performance diving or narration of various dive shows. This position answers to the Dive Safety Director and the Director of Education.
Overview:
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:
• Performs hourly energetic, educational, and entertaining dive shows for guests.
• Adheres to all dive guidelines set forth by the Dive Safety Board.
• Must have knowledge of all exhibits including the animal life that is in each exhibit.
• Assists husbandry staff in cleaning and tank maintenance.
• Assists the husbandry staff in food prep and animal care.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel in order to prepare equipment and assist with diver suiting.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Certified to SCUBA dive by a nationally recognized training organization such as PADI
• First Aid/CPR certified
• Must be outgoing, energetic, and have good public speaking skills
Language:
Fluent in English
Skills Required
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
- Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel to prepare equipment and assist with diver suiting
- Must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
- Fluent in English
- Knowledge of all exhibits including the animal life in each exhibit
- Certified to SCUBA dive by a nationally recognized training organization such as PADI
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Outgoing, energetic, and good public speaking skills
What We Do
Built on the foundation of a daily newspaper cartoon in 1918 — still in print today — Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment has grown to be a global leader in family entertainment with more than 100 attractions across nine countries. Along with Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, Ripley’s Aquariums, Guinness World Records attractions, Great Wolf Lodge (Niagara Falls), wax museums, traveling shows, miniature golf courses, mirror mazes, and more, the world of Ripley’s continues to grow through exciting new experiences, and online content. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment is a proud member of The Jim Pattison Group, Canada’s largest private company.
