Summary
Atlantis Dubai, part of Kerzner International, is seeking a Marine Educator for The Lost World Aquarium. The role involves engaging with guests, sharing information about marine life and conservation, and delivering educational programmes and presentations. Candidates should have strong communication and guest-service skills, be able to learn and retain information about marine life, and speak, read and write English; a degree or certificate in hospitality, biology or teaching is desirable. The posting states that compensation is tax-free and paid in AED, and lists benefits including health insurance and annual flights home.
The posting
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Future Opportunities - Marine Educator - The Lost World Aquarium
(20334)
Atlantis Dubai is part of Kerzner International, and home to two extraordinary resorts: the world-renowned Atlantis, The Palm and the ultra-luxury Atlantis The Royal. Together, they represent world-class service, bold innovation, and unforgettable experiences brought to life.
With over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities, Atlantis Dubai operates as one team, with many departments and back-of-house functions seamlessly supporting both resorts. Across every role and department, our shared purpose is the same: to create amazing experiences and everlasting memories - not only for our guests, but for our colleagues too.
About The Role
- Interacts and engages with guests in an engaging, enthusiastic and professional manner, sharing information about marine life and aquarium theming.
- Maintains basic knowledge of marine animal species, aquarium systems, animal care, conservation threats and actions.
- Delivers formal and informal conservation education programming and marine animal activities upon the operation's needs, to small or large groups.
- Actively approaches and interacts with guests within the Aquarium
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for guests and abides by correct animal welfare practices.
- Utilizes learning resources to learn and apply detailed knowledge of marine life and aquarium theming.
- Accepts constructive feedback on frequent trainings and assessments.
- Conducts research to assimilate and deliver presentations to enhance product knowledge and presentation skills. .
- Facilitates guest surveys and gathers feedback to ensure guests leave aquarium and experience having made a positive impact about saving our oceans.
- Maintains personal and professional development.
- Keeps current with the Company’s facilities, events, and related services.
- Complies to all information contained in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and department manuals.
- Delivers service standards that exceeds department targets for Quality assurance guest surveys.
- Attends meetings and trainings as requested.
- Performs other reasonable duties throughout the division as requested by management.
About You
- Engaging personality with effective delivery qualities, such as public speaking and guest service
- Outgoing, great interpersonal skills, positive attitude, self-driven and motivated
- Ability to learn and retain knowledge on marine life and conservation
- Hospitality, biology, teaching degree, certificate or equivalent is desirable.
- Basic computer skills
- Literate. Must be able to speak clearly, read and write English
We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive programme, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.
With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.