SeaWorld · Nationwide / location varies · posted today
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. What you get to do: We have Animal Trainer positions in a variety of levels. All of them offer you the chance to provide care and compassionate training to a variety of magnificent animals. You will perform daily husbandry tasks, including administering vitamins and medications as directed, preparing food, and maintaining a safe and sanitary working area for all animal habitats. • Observe animals and report any abnormalities to supervisor and team. • Maintain all animal records and equipment. • Ensure working environment follows established guidelines and safety procedures. • Consistently display consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, and reliability. • Support education and general public shows in order to develop speaking skills and stage presence. • Proactively engage with guests and respond to guest inquiries. • Help prepare educational aspects of shows. • Serve as secondary animal person and safety spotter when needed. • Act as primary trainer when approved and as directed by leadership. • Work with animals on basic behavior and behavioral modification techniques under supervision. • Perform primary roles as assigned by area leadership. • Engage in and execute all aspects of guest interaction programs. • Work with animals using behavioral modification techniques as instructed. • Train behavior to completion under minimal supervision. • Lead education and general public shows, and guest interaction programs. • Be proficient in application of behavioral modification techniques used across the organization. This includes developing and implementing new behavior; training naïve animals with minimum supervision; training behavior to completion without supervision; proactively maintaining conditioned behavior; and forming relationships with animals. • Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests. • Perform other duties as assigned. What it takes to succeed: • SCUBA certified and have the ability to pass a dive physical. • Able to complete provided CPR training/certification. • At least 3 years of marine mammal experience. • Able to demonstrate strong verbal communication skills and enthusiastically share a passion for the animals and conservation with our guests. Must be comfortable speaking to large groups of people on stage during presentations. • Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs. • Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed. • Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing) • Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors and cold/heat temperature extremes. • Perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals. • Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays. • Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities. As a 365 day/year operation, candidates must be available to work varying shifts/hours to support year-round operating needs. This may include working opening, mid-day, closing shifts, weekends and holidays. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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