Animal Care Team Lead: Marine Mammal Training

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Animal Care Team Lead for Water's Edge. This role oversees daily husbandry for polar bears, sea lions, otters, river otters, penguins, and trumpeter swans, and works with the Animal Care Manager to ensure high standards of animal welfare.

The position involves supervising staff, creating SOPs, coordinating training, delivering diets, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining records while engaging with the public and supporting enrichment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, animal science, zoology or related field strongly desired.
• At least 5 years of related zoo or animal husbandry experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry, behavior and training procedures.
• Strong observational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist Animal Care Manager with daily operations of the Water’s Edge area.
• Oversee daily husbandry of polar bears, sea lions, otters, penguins and trumpeter swans.
• Provide diets, medications and health procedures.
• Train staff and interns; develop and maintain SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with AZA and USDA guidelines; participate in programs as eligible.

Skills

Observational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/animal science/zoology

GED accepted with experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Animal Care Team Lead for Water's Edge. This role oversees daily husbandry for polar bears, sea lions, otters, river otters, penguins, and trumpeter swans, and works with the Animal Care Manager to ensure high standards of animal welfare.

The position involves supervising staff, creating SOPs, coordinating training, delivering diets, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining records while engaging with the public and supporting enrichment