Zoological Specialist, Senior - AZA : Job Details

SeaWorld San Antonio

Zoological Specialist, Senior

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals in a wide variety of roles. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do:

As a Senior Trainer, you will provide basic support to Zoological team at SeaWorld San Antonio Park:

* 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.

* Responsible for guest, personal, and animal safety through constant monitoring of the behavioral precursors of potentially harmful behavior by both animals and people.

* Make daily observations of animals and report any abnormalities to staff supervisor and team.

* Maintain all animal records, equipment, area responsibilities, and communication requirements daily.

* Provide and maintain a work environment that follows the established guidelines and safety procedures set by the department and park.

* Function as an Ambassador by displaying consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, and reliability. Maintain a consistent attitude, motivation, and ability to accept feedback.

* Successfully represents company in Public Relations or Media situations/events.

* Be able to deliver department seminars.

* Perform all roles in education and public shows, and guest interaction programs.

* Provide proactive guest service through guest interactions, pre and post shows, and responding to guest inquiries.

* Be proficient in application of behavioral modification techniques used at SeaWorld. This includes, but is not limited to, the skill set to develop and implement new behavior, training of nave animals with minimum supervision, training behavior to completion without supervision, proactively maintaining conditioned behavior, and the ability to form relationships with most, if not all, of the animals in assigned area.

* Other duties as assigned by leadership.

What it takes to succeed:

* Be at least 18 years of age.

* 2.5 years (5200 hours) paid professional zoological animal care experience at an AZA accredited institution, or one with equivalent standards.

* Have high school diploma or equivalent.

* College background in psychology, zoology or biology is a plus.

* Be Open Water SCUBA certified.

* Be able to pass both SeaWorld pre-employment and post-employment swim test and diving physical.

* Have a working knowledge of the English language with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Basic math skills required.

* Be able to frequently lift, pull, push 50 pounds.

* Be able to stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods of time in extreme weather conditions.

* Be willing to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, evenings, overnights, and holidays.

* Ability to receive CPR certification.

* Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting, and reporting of unsafe situations.

* Be willing to comply with, and ensure Ambassadors comply with, all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.

* 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.

What else is important:

* Must be able to lift 25 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds.

* Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat.

* Work variable schedule based on business need to include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Occasional travel required.

* Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting, and reporting of unsafe situations.

The perks of the position:

* Paid Time Off

* Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

* Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* 401K Retirement plan

* Voluntary Insurance

* Life Insurance

* Disability Benefits

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts

* Employee Assistance Program

* Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

How to Apply

SeaWorld San Antonio

10500 SeaWorld Dr

San Antonio, TX 78251