Marine Mammal Apprentice Trainer - $17.00/HR - $18.00/HR

Six Flags hiring for Marine Mammal Apprentice Trainer - $17.00/HR - $18.00/HR jobs in Vallejo, CA, US

Availability: Must have a minimum of 5 unrestricted days of availability to include weekends, holidays, early mornings and late nights

Hours: 40 hours per week.

Principle Duties:

In accordance with all federal, corporate and departmental rules and regulations;

•  Represent SFDK in a well-informed, positive manner at all times.
•  Provide excellent guest service by responding proactively to customer requests, expectations and special needs.
•  Effectively communicate in a professional manner to staff of all levels.
•  Practice safe work habits by properly wearing appropriate PPE and storing and handling all chemicals in accordance with MSDS and SFDK policy.
•  Collect breakout and prepare daily rations.
•  Clean and sanitize animal habitats, food preparation kitchens, storage areas, and office spaces.
•  Support animal care management in providing daily care to animals including, feeding, daily physical exams and husbandry care as directed, administering veterinary prescribed medications and supplements and providing daily environmental enrichment.
•  Provide support during animal presentations, interactions and tours including narrations.
•  Closely monitor and record animal behavior and notify leadership of potential health and social challenges.
•  Demonstrate reliable flexibility in working in a fast-paced and fluctuating animal environment.
•  Support animal care management in animal capture and restraint procedures as directed by veterinary and management teams.
•  Perform other duties as requested/assigned.

Requirements:

•  Must be at least 18 years of age.
•  Must have a minimum of 4 days of unrestricted availability including weekends, holidays, early mornings and late nights
•  Must have or be able to acquire a valid California driver's license.
•  Must be pursuing, higher education courses in a related animal science or have at least 3–18 months of work experience related to shaping and modifying animal behavior through operant conditioning and positive reinforcement completed within the last two years.
•  Must be able to read, write and speak English and must be comfortable speaking in front of large crowds.
•  Must have strong swimming skills.
•  Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the primary job duties including lifting/moving 50 pounds, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, working around/in cold produced seawater.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Training:

•  SCUBA certification
•  Associate’s degree or higher in animal related science.
•  Proficiency in MS office applications

Safety Sensitive Position