Busch Gardens Employment – Animal Trainer

Job Description:

Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job. Provide for proper nutrition, appropriate and sanitary living conditions, and constant care for our park animals. These positions safely fulfill duties in animal/guest interactions, animal training, husbandry, enrichment, general public presentations, and research.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform all supportive roles in education and general public shows to develop speaking skills and stage presence. Perform primary roles as assigned by area leadership.
• Engage in and execute all aspects of guest interaction programs.
• Perform daily husbandry tasks including administration of vitamins and medications as directed, food preparation, maintaining a safe and sanitary working area for all animal habitats as directed by area leadership.
• Provide and maintain a work environment that follows the established guidelines and safety procedures set by the department and park.
• Maintain all animal records, equipment, area responsibilities, and communication requirements on a daily basis.
• Make daily observations of animals and report any abnormalities to staff supervisor and team.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Responsible for guest, personal, and animal safety by developing awareness of the behavioral precursors of potentially harmful behavior by both animals and people.
• Provide proactive guest service through guest interactions, pre and post show interactions, and responding to guest inquiries.
• Successfully represents company in Public Relations or Media situations/events.
• Work with animals using behavioral modification techniques as instructed. Train behavior to completion under minimal supervision.
• Function as an Ambassador by displaying consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, and reliability. Maintain a consistent attitude, motivation, and ability to accept feedback.

Job Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be able to frequently lift, pull, push 50 pounds.
• Ability to receive CPR certification.
• Be able to stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods of time in extreme weather conditions.
• Eighteen (18) months animal training or animal husbandry experience in a marine mammal, zoological, or aviculture professional setting.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, evenings, overnights and holidays.
• Have a working knowledge of the English language with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic math skills required.
• Have high school diploma or equivalent. College background in psychology, zoology or biology is a plus
• Be able to pass both SeaWorld pre-employment and post-employment swim test and diving physical.
• Be Open Water SCUBA certified.

Job Details:

Company: Busch Garden

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: San Antonio, TX, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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