Aquarist Assistant

**Aquarist Assistant / Rockpool Host**
**Location**: LEGOLAND, Windsor, SL4 4AY
**Hours**:Flexible; working up to 5 days out of 7 (including weekends and bank holidays).
**Pay**:up to £9.50ph + pension, ongoing training and Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world

Are you passionate for marine environment and animal care?
Are you able to provide our guests with a truly memorable experience?
Are you looking to start an awesome career?

We are currently recruiting for a number of Aquarist Assistants / Rockpool Hosts at the UK’s favourite children’s theme park; the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is the ultimate destination for families with children age 2-12. The Resort is home to two awesome LEGO themed Hotels and a host of rides, shows and attractions built around the iconic LEGO® brick. This role is based at the Windsor theme park, located in 150 acres of beautiful parkland.

Reporting to the Displays Curator the Assistant Aquarist / Rockpool Host will be working within our onsite underwater submarine ride that is home to over 1500 creatures that is made up of 73 species of tropical fish and 7 species of elasmobranch.

**What the job involves**:

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**Rock pool hosting - you will be interacting with our guests providing information on the various invertebrates in the rock pool as well as answering any questions on the tropical fish, ensuring all our guests have a truly amazing experience.
- Preparing feeds and feeding our animals (including washing up)
Water Quality Monitoring and testing.
- Exhibit upkeep - ensuring that the exhibit is not only clean for our quests but for all the aquatic creatures.
**What are we looking for**:

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**Dynamic, confident, self-motivated individual who supports our conservation and educational goals.
- A degree or equivalent in a relevant biological science is advantageous as is previous relevant experience in a public aquarium/ animal care facility.
- Trained to a level PADI Rescue Diver, or equivalent as laid down by HSE.
- Have a passion for delivering excellent service, always having a bright smile to greet our guests
- A willingness to learn and develop your skills
- Have passion for our brand.
- Want to work in a unique environment where no two days are the same
- Be able to clearly communicate to our guest and your colleagues
- Most importantly have fun at work to create memorable experiences
**Benefits of joining the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort**:

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**Pay of up to £9.50ph
- Fortnightly pay
- Pro Rata Holiday Allowance based on 28 days full time equivalent
- Private pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Ongoing Training & Development
- Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world
- 25% discount in Merlin retail shops and restaurants
- 40% discount online off LEGO, and much more

A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.

**Everyone Matters at Merlin.**
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters
Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.