Aquarium Manager - Small Exhibits - Job in UAE

Company: Work Abroad Location: Dubai Department: Entertainment Employment Type: Full Time

The successful person will be overseeing the 21 small exhibits, demonstrating a high level of expertise and education whilst maintaining extremely high standards at all times, applying highly competent managerial skills. You will also be working closely with our dedicated Water Quality team, who ensure supreme water runs independently through our life support systems for each exhibit. State of the art Quarantine facilities and restaurant grade diets all contribute to the superb health of animals in our collection, where the highest quality of water is a result of natural seawater drawn from the Arabian Gulf with the most experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated team of professionals collaborating their skills to achieve an outstanding result producing a breathtaking facility.

In this position you will be responsible for managing programs to ensure healthy and sanitary living conditions, proper nutrition and constant care for all marine animals and exhibits. You will also play an active role in marine education, conservation and research efforts.

Our company is a growing property with a second phase already in the works and we have an excellent record of promoting from within.

The following duties and responsibilities will also be undertaken in this role; 

  • Must possess skills equivalent to five (5) years aquarium experience and education
  • Hold an in-depth understanding in exhibit design and development , animal acquisitions and dispositions with at least three (3) years of hands on leadership and management experience -this role will be managing a team of approximately 5 people – contributing to an integral team of 42 professionals  
  • Hold a solid understanding and experience of animal husbandry and culturing principles to ensure the optimal health of animals with emphasis on disease recognition, treatment, diagnosis and prevention
  • Hands on experience with jellyfish, invertebrates, various species of sharks, rays and seahorses
  • Extensive knowledge of local and exhibit animals, including: species habitat, behaviors, feeding preferences and nutrition Sound understanding of life support systems and troubleshooting
  • Provide clear concise instruction, training and liaise closely with the husbandry team skills in establishing, implementing and monitoring written standards and protocol for the small exhibits

To be considered for this role you will have a Degree, preferably in Biology, Zoology, Marine Science or related field with solid managerial skills. We want to ensure that all guests have everlasting memories at our company. If this sounds like you apply for this exciting opportunity today!

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