![]() You are allowed to place your bag/purse/ backpack on the manager's office floor, then are expected to vacate immediately. If you are a member of the 'Guest Experience' team, you have no locker, office, or personal space to call your own. Staff parking is literally a half mile from the facility, so arriving to work 'fresh' in the heat of summer is an impossibility. When peak season rolls around, said staff is worked full-time, but still with no benefits. Most are hired as "part-time, seasonal" in order to avoid paying any benefits. Wages are so low that most staff members require a second job, although the Executives certainly don't feel this pinch. However, this generosity does not carry over to the front-line staff. Likewise, the aquarium is philanthropic toward many of its guests. There is a reason turnover is so high.Ĭlearwater Marine Aquarium has a wonderful mission of 'Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Release" regarding marine life. It is a shame that ALL staff are not appreciated as they should be. I have to say that for the most part, the trainers and animal staff are great and the aquarium does appear to do good work for marine life. Not worth it for a low wage, no benefits job. The daily schedule can be grueling and hours fluctuate widely from peak to non-peak. They demand respect although none is given. It is made clear that those in charge, even the head of the department, do not care about you, your ideas, concerns, or opinions. The lack of professionalism is astounding. I have witnessed managers using fear amd threats to motivate staff because they do not have the first idea about how to be a leader. Managers/Supervisors/Leads have been hired or promoted regardless of their inability to perform the positions within the department. There have been many changes company wide and in my department. The CEO has no people skills and can be quite rude to the entry level staff on the front lines. This job started out fun and exciting with lots of wonderful things to learn, but due to bad decisions made by out of touch executives and extremely poor management, it turned into a very toxic work environment. The old CEO left not long after finding-out that there weren't going to be any more Dolphin Tale movies, thus, this tells you everything you need to know about where the aquarium's loyalties lie. The execs don't care about anything as long as the checks continue to clear. While the employees who do all of the work are nickel-and-dimed to death, the execs rake-in six figures, not caring that the aquarium is teetering on the brink of collapse. Another crowning achievement of the management team is in a cost-cutting measure, they tried to consolidate unrelated departments into one in an attempt to turn two jobs into one, therefore, forcing employees to do two jobs for the price of one. There have been multiple health hazards due to mold and shoddy electrical systems, further illustrating that those who manage the day-to-day operations are grossly incompetent. They even even planted a snitch in one department to spy on one of the managers they decided to hire! It is obvious to everyone that the people hiring these managers are grossly incompetent and should be held accountable. There has been more than one manager who had to be fired for ridiculous nonsense in the past few years. However, the employee turnover has become ridiculous to the point of three or four entire departments leaving in the past few years. This is at-least partially by design because the more people who leave, the less people they have to give pay raises to. Host your next meeting for up to 60 people.Pointless micromanagement. Keep your fitness routine in our extensive Fitness Center. Enjoy a hearty breakfast or delectable dinner in the Courtyard Bistro®. ![]() ![]() Grab a cocktail in our Bistro or head to the rooftop for a specialty cocktail overlooking the water. Pick one of our suites or rooms with balcony for a little extra relaxing space. All guest rooms offer the convenience of free WiFi, 55" Smart TV, microwave and mini-fridge. Head to Sand Key Park (2.8 mi) or Capitol Theatre (2.1 mi). Discover sea life at Clearwater Marine Aquarium just 1.2 miles away. Experience the best of the island and visit Pier 60 for stunning sunsets, try the dolphin experience, pirates cruise or fishing on the Gulf of Mexico. Soak up the sun on one of the nearby sandy beaches or enjoy a dip in our beautiful Outdoor Pool. Located right on Clearwater Bay with accompanying marina, Courtyard Clearwater Beach hotel offers modern, comfortable accommodations close to everything you love on Clearwater Beach. ![]()
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