Part Time Apprentice Trainer - Pinniped

Georgia Aquarium Careers•Atlanta, GA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This entry level position is responsible for assisting the daily care and behavioral conditioning of Georgia Aquarium’s pinniped collection. The primary objectives and responsibilities are to play a support role in the execution of daily shows, guest interactions, and other programs as applicable. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to diet preparation, environmental enrichment, facility/habitat maintenance, record keeping and animal observation/monitoring. Executes daily routine operations in accordance with section’s standard operating procedures.

Requirements

Strong team skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Valid State of Georgia driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one.
Valid passport, or the ability to obtain one.
Proficiency with Personal Computer (P.C.) hardware and contemporary software including Microsoft Office Products.
SCUBA certification.
Ability to pass departmental swim test, which includes, but is not limited to minimum requirements for treading water, breath holding, free diving and endurance.

Nice To Haves

Preferred internship or volunteer experience at an AZA/AMMPA accredited institution, or equivalent, with a proven track record of team oriented and professional performance.

Responsibilities

Assists the daily care and behavioral conditioning of pinnipeds.
Under close supervision, assists the training of pinniped collection in accordance with Georgia Aquarium's animal training protocols.
Plays a support role in the development and implementation of dynamic animal training projects and programs that serve to enhance animal care, animal management, guest experience, and Aquarium public relations.
Ensures the daily health, care, and welfare of the pinniped collection.
Maintains a superior level of showmanship while performing support/back-up roles in daily shows, guest interactions, and other programs as applicable.
Interacts with guests and crew members in a positive and professional manner.
Executes comprehensive pinniped environmental enrichment program.
Develops novel environmental enrichment devices and activities.
Follows established standard operating procedures for animal care, food preparation, and clean up, including proper maintenance and sterilization of equipment.
Assists in maintaining the highest standards in the areas of cleanliness/sanitation, diet preparation, record keeping, animal observation, and general maintenance.
As directed, maintains records management systems for animal inventory, care, training, and enrichment.
Inputs data and information into records management systems for animal inventory, care, training, and enrichment.
Executes underwater maintenance and cleaning of habitats.
Maintains SCUBA certification.
Functions as a diver, dive tender, standby diver (TSBD), and designated person in charge (DPIC) during underwater activities carried out by Georgia Aquarium.
Follows dive safety guidelines established by the dive safety officer.
Fosters good relations with visitors, volunteers, community leaders, contractors, and fellow staff members by promoting positive attitudes, good will, cooperation, and providing high standards of service.
Complies with all Georgia Aquarium policies, procedures, and programs.
As needed, interact on behalf of the Georgia Aquarium with guests, media, general public, etc.
Assists with the developmental goals of interns and volunteers.
To perform other duties as workload necessitates, regardless of time of day or location.