Apprentice Animal Trainer - Sea Life Park FT
About The Position
Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences. The company's purpose is Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®, achieved through "Heartspitality®" from its passionate hosts. As an equal-opportunity employer, Herschend strives to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved, treating all individuals equally and with respect. As an Apprentice Trainer at Sea Life Park Hawai`i, the role involves providing support services to experienced animal trainers and gaining the necessary knowledge and proficiency to become an active team member in animal training and care. This is an apprenticeship period focused on on-the-job training, where the apprentice will observe, assist, and acquire second-hand experience. New apprentices will not interact with any animal unless directed by management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- College degree in a related field preferred but not required.
- Some experience is preferred (Example: former Animal care and training internship(s), animal care volunteering in zoo’s or aquariums, seasonal or past full time work within the animal care or training field)
Responsibilities
- Perform apprentice-level duties for the care and training of each animal
- Responsible for proper food preparation, sanitation and distribution.
- Administers safe and appropriate feeding.
- Acquire knowledge of basic training and vocabulary.
- Effectively use Approximations.
- Acquire knowledge of proper animal husbandry.
- Be able to identify each animal by name.
- Acquire a firm knowledge of each animal's history.
- Acquire experience in safe and proper handling, restraint, and transportation of animals.
- Acquire experience with public contact by performing in shows /presentations and speaking in front of an audience.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
- Free admission to Sea Life Park on your days off
- Invited to exclusive employee events throughout the season
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
