RESCUE DIVER

Summary/Objective

The purpose of this position is to assist in the effective and efficient operation of the Aquatics department to ensure the safety of all employees, guests, and trainees during water training activities. This position will ensure that these activities maintain standards for educational quality and reflect the Mission, Vision and Spirit of the USSRC.

Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions

1. Aquatics Administration
1. Meet or exceed standards for safety, security, hygiene, and emotional welfare of participants that may normally be expected of a firm and judicious parent.
2. Meet or exceed professional and industry standards for the handling of hazardous chemicals.
3. Ensure that all safety equipment is available and in proper working condition for all water training activities.
4. Ensure the orderliness and appearance of the Aquatics Facility and related areas.
5. Meet or exceed the expectations of the Aquatics Manager for the accurate and timely completion of related tasks and assignments.
2. Underwater Astronaut Trainer
1. Meet or exceed professional and industry standards for maintaining integrity of water tank and related equipment.
2. Meet or exceed professional and industry standards for proper water quality, chemistry, clarity, and temperature.
3. Assist divers with preparation, donning, doffing, and rinsing of equipment to ensure diver safety and proper operation of equipment.
4. Conduct underwater training, tours, demonstrations and simulations in a prompt, professional and educational manner to ensure that guests and trainees receive quality service that reflects the Mission, Vision, and spirit of the USSRC.
5. Assist in the teaching of SCUBA to all participants in a professional, educational, and safe manner to ensure that they receive quality experience that reflects the Mission, Vision and Spirit of the USSRC.
6. Ensure that Aquatics documentation and related materials are accurately and promptly filed and maintained in accordance with Aquatics procedures. Documentation includes, but is not limited to:
   • Dive Log
   • Air Quality
   • Health Department Records
   • Pump Room Logs
   • Water Chemistry Logs
   • Compressor
   • Equipment Maintenance Log

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities No.

Required Education and Experience

High school, GED required. Must possess current PADI Advanced Open Water, PADI Rescue Diver, American Red Cross CPR and Lifeguard certification or be willing to obtain certifications within 6 months of employment. PADI Divemaster certification required.

Preferred Education and Experience

1 year of formal education beyond high school preferred.

• Prefer the following:
• Certified Pool and Spa operator
• SCUBA gear maintenance repair
• Lifeguard instructor certification
• Instructorship in CPR, First Aid, Swimming

Other Requirements

Divemaster applicants must have or be able to complete certification course within 6 months for the following certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard training.

Work Environment/Physical Demands Summary

• Walking, climbing (stairs) to access other departments / locations on USSRC grounds and to inspect UAT equipment and facility.
• Must possess and perform required open water SCUBA and swimming activities including SCUBA rescue.
• Pushing, carrying, lifting equipment up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to handle 540 lb. drums of acid & caustic chemicals, power and hand tools and plumbing equipment.
• Bending, kneeling reaching to store / retrieve supplies and equipment.
• Sight, feeling, talking hearing to supervise, instruct, assist employees and trainees.
• This position involves working in a climate-controlled building and at times outside in fair weather conditions in the Aviation Challenge lake.
• This position involves the hazards associated with the profession.
• This position deals extensively with employees and trainees that interact with assigned area of responsibility.

Travel Required? No

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we offer equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)