About the role
Overview:
Interns are responsible for the general care and maintenance of all Aquarium facilities. Areas include Shark Experience, Sting Ray Bay, Koi Pond, and Quarantine.
Responsibilities:
- Provide in‑tank maintenance including scrubbing algae, vacuuming sand, cleaning windows, etc.
- Diet preparation and record keeping.
- Perform housekeeping duties, including Guest areas of Shark Experience and Sting Ray Bay.
- Opening procedures for Shark Experience and Stingray Bay.
- Assist with educational programs and Guest relations.
- Assist with animal care, feeding, and training sessions as assigned.
- Checking pumps and filters and reporting any filtration problems to the Aquarium Leadership.
- Checking the health and appearance of the fish on a daily basis and immediately reporting any problems to Aquarium Leadership.
- Life Support Systems for Sting Ray Bay and Shark Basin.
- Follow all policies and procedures of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and the Aquarium Department.
- Participate in animal restraint, moves, and transport operations.
- Able to identify each shark and ray by house name.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid driver license.
- Must be comfortable speaking in front of large crowds.
- Must be articulate and able to clearly speak, read, and write in English.
- Must have good vision and hearing.
- Must be willing to listen and follow both written and verbal instructions.
- SCUBA certification required.
- Must possess mechanical aptitude and have the knowledge to use basic power and hand tools.
- Must be able to work with chemicals and follow SDS and have knowledge of basic chemistry.
- Must be willing and able to work 40 hours a week, both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
- Must be willing and able to work in and around saltwater and electrical equipment.
- Must possess strong swimming skills.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
- Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform primary responsibilities and pass an annual physical exam and stress test.
- Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
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