SFDK Education Instructor $19.50/HR
About The Position
The Education Instructor works in the Animal Care team within the Education Department at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. After in-park training, the instructor delivers educational programs and facilitates animal interaction programs. Depending on experience, the role may also include general care, cleaning, and maintenance of education animal areas and assigned animals. The position involves guest-facing education and hosting, as well as animal care tasks such as monitoring animal health, cleaning enclosures, preparing diets, and maintaining records. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Enjoy working with adults and children and serve as a positive role model for guests.
- Ability to handle potentially stressful situations.
- Good problem-solving skills; flexibility, organization, creativity, and an outgoing manner.
- Availability to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Excellent public-speaking skills, including speaking in front of large groups.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work proactively, both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to foster communication among team members and communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.
- Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to traverse park property and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Studies in biology and/or education preferred.
- At least one year of experience handling or keeping exotic land animals preferred.
- Enthusiasm for creating educational materials or graphic design; Canva experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead educational tours for Wildlife Discovery and Discovery Field Trips.
- Educate and engage guests participating in animal interaction programs.
- Greet guests and check them in as a host.
- Assist with education conservation days.
- Monitor animals’ appearance and health.
- Speak with guests and educate them about animals.
- Routinely clean animal enclosures.
- Prepare animal diets.
- Maintain accurate logs of animal health, behavior, enrichment, and diet.
- Adhere to federal and state guidelines, regulations, and laws.
- Follow Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Animal Care Department policies and procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness of offices and break areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
