Aquatic Stage Staff (Shipboard)

The Aquatic Stage Staff is responsible for supporting and assisting the Technical Director Entertainment, Stage Production Manager(s) and Head Stage Staff to deliver the best entertainment product to the guests. Duties include working backstage in the various entertainment venues during rehearsals and performances as well as supporting the Entertainment Technical Team, Group Coordinator and certain members of the Entertainment Division’s Management Team. Moreover, the Aquatic Stage Staff is not only responsible for assisting with dive shows and underwater activities in the Aqua Theater, as requested by the Aqua Cast Support Divers, Entertainment Rigging Specialists and/or the Aqua Theater Stage Production Manager, but also acts as a safety diver in the unlikely event of an Aqua Show related emergency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Aqua Show-Related Duties

• In the unlikely event of an Aqua Show related emergency, the Aquatic Stage Staff acts as a safety diver and is the communication link between the Aqua Theater Stage Production Manager and Aqua Cast Support Diver.
• Participates in and assists with the presets and strike of equipment, props and scenery for all shows, events and activities that take place in the Aqua Theater.
• Assembles and disassembles all SCUBA gear required to perform his/her underwater duties, which must then be inspected by the Aqua Cast Support Diver.
• Assists the Aqua Cast Support Divers by securely storing and maintaining all SCUBA equipment used in the Aqua Theater shows. In the event the Aquatic Stage Staff finds any damaged or malfunctioning equipment, or has any concerns with any of the equipment, this must be communicated to the Aqua Cast Support Divers and Aqua Theater Stage Production Manager.
• Performs underwater show tracks for all rehearsals and performances in the Aqua Theater including, but not limited to the:
• - sharing of air with performers;
• - setting of flying points;
• - calling clears for performer flying and/or lift movements;
• - moving of props underwater; and
• - communicating either verbally (over comms) or by way of approved hand signals.
• Participates in all scheduled rescue trainings.

Maintenance

• Works with the Aqua Theater Stage Production Manager, Entertainment Rigging Specialist, and venue technicians to maintain all props and set pieces of all produced entertainment as it was originally designed and installed.
• Assists the Aqua Theater Stage Production Manager, Entertainment Rigging Specialist, and Support divers with underwater maintenance and safety inspections.
• Communicates any maintenance needs with the Aqua Theater Stage Production Manager, Head Stage Staff and/or Aqua Cast Support Divers.
• Ensures that all props and set pieces in all entertainment venues onboard are secured, attached and/or properly stored to prevent damage or equipment loss in cases of rough seas or high degrees of list.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years’ experience with the assembly and disassembly of stage equipment and props.
• Background in stage, technical theater and/or production.
• Completion of high school or basic education equivalency preferred.
• Completion of the PADI open water diver certification or better.
• Must have the ability to solely move heavy sets and/or props underwater.
• Ability to perform minor theatrical repair work (i.e. carpentry and painting)
• Keep up-to-date with advancements in the entertainment industry.