Aquarium Snorkel Guide

**Aquarium Snorkel Guide**

The Bear Grylls Adventure, National Exhibition Centre, Halles, Marston Green
Birmingham, B40 1PA
United Kingdom

Fancy taking the plunge with over 1,000 aquatic creatures including Blacktip Reef Sharks, Cownose Rays, Nurse Sharks, and tropical fish? Experience an amazing underwater experience as an Aquarium Snorkel Guide at The Bear Grylls Adventure

Working here feels exhilarating and our Snorkel team are a vital ingredient in the guest experience. Therefore, we’re looking for people who strive for the best, are bold and can encourage themselves to achieve new limits

**What we are looking for**
- You’ll have a passion for marine life and conservation
- Ideally have experience with snorkelling and associated equipment (training also provided)
- An interest in gaining or already have a qualification in scuba diving is beneficial but not essential
- Health and Safety conscious
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
- 18 years of age or above

The Aquarium Snorkel Experience Hosts core responsibility is the leading of cage snorkelling experiences in a purpose-built aquarium. This will include briefing and overseeing guest snorkel experiences in the Bear Grylls Adventure Ocean Tank and having the right attitude and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

You must ensure the customer is always at the forefront of your mind, be an enthusiastic team player and be able to work with other colleagues in a dynamic working environment.

You will also provide surface support for the Dive Instructors including site preparation, equipment care, like ensuring the appropriate storage and maintenance in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, local guidelines, and company policies.

This is a part-time permanent position, based on working a minimum of 22.5 hours/3 days per week. Due to the nature of the business the successful applicant will be required to work weekends, school, and bank holidays.

**What’s in it for you**

Alongside being able to enjoy the rush with guests by snorkelling with some amazing creatures, we also offer,
- An hourly rate of £9.57, paid fortnightly
- 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% online LEGO discount
- Access to an employee discount website
- Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
- Free parking
- Five-minute walk from Birmingham International Train Station

**_ 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.