Apprentice Trainer Dolphin Oasis

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park • Fort Walton Beach, FL

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is looking to expand its team with motivated candidates to be hired on as an Apprentice Marine Mammal Trainer. This position works with bottlenose dolphins. Gulfarium is looking for entry-level candidates that are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a large team.

Requirements

• Open Water or higher SCUBA certification required.
• Complete training in safety programs including, but not limited to: CPR certification
• Must pass swim test within 90 days from starting date of employment.
• Valid driver's license or government issued form of identification.
• Demonstrate Proficiency in computer skills for: word processing, spreadsheets, email.
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma required, BS in marine science or similar degree preferred.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts including occasional overnight shifts. Must perform all duties as department requires regardless of time, day, or location. Must function as a team member showing consideration, tolerance, cooperation, and reliability.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, climb stairs, balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, lift and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. As a predominantly outdoor facility, the employee is exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions throughout the year including extreme heat and cold, heavy rain, humidity, wind, etc.

Nice To Haves

• BS in marine science or similar degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquire basic knowledge in animal husbandry and training techniques through observations and structured supervised participation.
• Maintain safe and sanitary work environment for animals and employees.
• Maintain all animal training equipment on a daily basis.
• Prepare daily animal diets, maintain safe and sanitary areas of food preparation and storage.
• Make daily observations of animals, maintain detailed records and report any abnormalities to a staff supervisor.
• Through understanding of emergency action plan; demonstrates competent execution of emergency plan.
• Develop speaking skills and excellent customer service techniques for performing various roles during interaction programs as well as public narrations.
• Become an ambassador for the company in and outside of the work place, including adherence to Gulfarium policies for dress code and grooming

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees