Island Aquarist - Bahamas

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health and wellbeing of our population of southern stingrays
• Perform daily husbandry procedures as well as advanced medical treatments under the direction of the Animal Program Manager of the aquatic animal collections at Castaway Cay in The Bahamas 
• Effectively deliver the stingray program to guests of all ages that enhance, educate and inspire animal care and conservation
• Deliver exceptional service to guests participating in Castaway Ray’s Stingray Adventure
• Prepare marine life diets while maintaining accurate record keeping
• Perform disease diagnosis, diet preparation, animal feeding, cleaning of animal facilities and equipment 
• Facilitate interactive and engaging presentations and the demonstration on how to feed stingrays
• Partner with various teams on Castaway Cay to ensure a great guest/crew experience 
• Confidently deliver animal care and conservation information for media
• Facilitate special requests and/or presentations as needed in partnership with Island Operations leadership, Disney Cruise Line Public Affairs and Marketing for media and/or VIP guests
• Integrate the Disney standard of guest service into daily assignments 
• Additional duties and tasks designated by leadership, when necessary 

Basic Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in The Bahamas
• Previous animal care experience especially elasmobranches
• Proven knowledge of marine life behavior, physiology, general biology, nutritional requirements and reproductive needs
• Demonstrated commitment for conservation and animal care
• Proven guest/public interaction and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and written and verbal communication skills
• Proven attention to detail, accuracy and consistency
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to be on time for scheduled shift and presentation times
• SCUBA certified
• Ability to work well with others in a team-based environment
• Ability to accept change and initiate an action plan
• Ability to work independently and make decisions consistent with the team philosophy
• High school degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Aquaculture or Zoology
• Minimum 3 years experience in the field of aquarium husbandry; at least one year at an AZA accredited institution
• Proven leadership/management experience
• Demonstrated commitment to conservation and animal care
• Small boat handling experience
• Advanced dive certifications, Rescue diver, etc.
• Be able to work unsupervised and make decisions consistent with the team philosophy
• Be willing to accept and give feedback to other team members openly

Additional Information

This role is based on Disney’s private island in theBahamas.

Applicants must:

• Be interested in working on a private island in the Bahamas
• Legally authorized to work in the Bahamas
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities 
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace Environmentality requirements and Company practices
• Be appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes

**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.

• Segment: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
• Business: Disney Cruise Line
• Category: Sciences and Animal Programs
• Job Type: Full Time