SEASONAL POSITION
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!
The Senior Husbandry Assistant provides basic support to Zoological team as it relates to maintaining animal habitats; food preparation and basic husbandry tasks. Senior Husbandry Assistants also provide support for shows, presentations, interaction programs while ensuring a safe and enjoyable guest experience.
What you get to do:
Perform supporting roles and/or operational support during shows/tours/presentations. Role would not involve direct contact with animals unless in an emergency with direct support/direction of a leadership member.
Perform daily husbandry tasks including administration of vitamins as directed, food preparation, maintaining a safe and sanitary working area for all animal living habitats.
Assist guests and zoological staff in preparation for interaction programs and education for of guests.
Make daily animal observations and report any concerns to leadership staff.
Ability to learn and operate MPR registers, book interactions in Global Reservation system. Depending on venue placement.
Interact with guests while implementing park safety guidelines
What it takes to succeed:
At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience working with animals preferred
Must have completed ARC Lifeguard Certification as a Deep Water Lifeguard.
You must successfully pass the company provided and paid American Red Cross certification trainings to include CPR and AED
You must pass regular swim tests and in-service/safety audits
You must be comfortable with heights and diving into water
Ability to pass SeaWorld pre-employment swim test
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a company driver’s license
Strong English communication skills
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
Basic math skills
Ability to stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods of time in extreme weather
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, evenings, overnight, and holidays
Ability to complete all legal, company and department training requirements
Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations
Must be willing to comply with and ensure team members comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards
Practice safe work habits, including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
You must be able to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation: $18/hr
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.