Husbandry Asst.
(Animal Training)
SeaWorld San Antonio
Basic Requirements:
• Must
be at least 18 years old.
• Must
have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• College
background in psychology, zoology, or biology preferred.
• Must
have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a SEA driver’s license.
• Prior
experience working with animals preferred.
• Must
have excellent presentation skills.
• Must
be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must
have a working knowledge of the English language with good verbal and written
communication.
• Must
be able to identify individual animal species within specific Zoological area.
• Must
have strong knowledge of animal behavioral terms and recognize basic animal
behaviors.
• Must
be able to stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods of time in extreme
weather conditions.
• Excellent
customer service skills and phone etiquette skills (i.e. answering phone calls,
assisting applicants, ambassadors, and guests).
• Must
have basic computer skills.
• Must
be willing to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, evenings,
and holidays.
• Consistently
practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal
protective equipment, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations.
• Must
be willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
• Must
be able to successfully complete all legal, company and department training
requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and
certifications within established timelines.
• Must
be able to pass department swim test.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Assist
with the preparation and feeding of diets to animals within a designated area.
• Maintain
the cleanliness and minor maintenance of animal habitat and exhibit areas.
• Prepares
food daily and follows fish breakout procedures.
• Perform
opening and closing procedures and other duties as assigned.
• May
periodically enter the water with snorkel to do miscellaneous water related
tasks .
• May
include greeting guests and escorting them to and from designated interaction
facilities while monitoring their safety while in the animal areas.
• Provide
an educational overview of animals and programs.
• Outfit
guests with appropriate attire for interactive programs
• May
have to clean and maintain interaction facilities (i.e., classrooms, changing
areas, restrooms and showers).
• Ability
to operate MPR register and book interactions in Global Reservations and cash
handling may be required.
• Maintain
positive guest interaction through animal presentations.
• Assist
full-time keeper staff with animal work and tasks as designated by department
management.
• Perform
animal observations and record keeping.
• Perform
basic animal husbandry and handling possibly including marine mammals,
reptiles, amphibians, insects, small mammals, fish and birds.
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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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