The Marine Life Sea Lion Trainer is an experienced animal trainer, able to observe animal behavior and apply animal behavior modification techniques. This role maintains a sustainable workplace for the sea lions and assists in creating educational experiences for all Marine Life guests.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge on the feeding and husbandry requirements for California Sea Lions.
- Demonstrate outstanding efficiency in maintaining, cleaning and disinfecting Sea Lion areas.
- Show proficiency in the knowledge of Operant Conditioning Training techniques applied to Sea Lions.
- Training medical behaviors with the Sea Lions.
- Training and maintaining presentations and interactive behaviors with the Sea Lions.
- Assisting in developing and maintaining training programs to ensure industry guidelines and government regulations policy and procedures are adhered to.
- Experience on public sea lion presentations ensuring exceptional customer service while delivering an educational and conservational message about the facility and animals.
- Maintaining animal and animal care staff safety through health and safety policies and protocols for day-to-day facility procedures.
- Assisting with organizing and overseeing computer programs and record keeping.
- Training staff in non-voluntary handling and behavior techniques (such as restraint, and unconditioned medical behaviors).
- Assigning daily job tasks according to operational requirements.
- Other responsibilities as required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 5 years of paid work experience in Animal Behavior Modification and Operant Conditioning applied to sea lions, with focus on husbandry, socialization, and interactive programs.
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
- Thorough familiarization with operation of a CAZA or AZA facility, including knowledge and understanding of modern animal husbandry techniques.
- Previous experience with public speaking, customer service experience and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to easily learn different software programs.
- Must be able to swim and rescue SCUBA diver level certification from an internationally recognized institution is desirable.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- This is a permanent, full-time position that requires flexible availability for days, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to speak and write in English.
- This position works in a busy mall environment primarily at attractions and in a classroom setting.
- This individual is required to interact successfully with guests and children of all ages.
- The position requires some city traveling to deliver educational courses.
- Must be able to carry 50lb.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.