Dynamic Animal Care & Show Performer

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation in Vallejo, CA seeks an Apprentice Trainer in Animal Care to join the Discovery Theater program. You will be responsible for feeding, cleaning, daily husbandry, and training of the collection, with opportunities to perform in shows and back up during performances.

The role requires physical fitness, weekend/holiday availability, and a valid driver’s license. You will work outdoors in all weather, interact with guests, and support supervisors with animal

Qualifications

• Apprentice Trainer in Animal Care with Supervisor approval or minimum two years' experience.
• Excellent physical condition; able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to walk between areas quickly; outdoor work in all weather.
• Comfort with public speaking and handling large animals.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; weekend/holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Feed, clean and daily husbandry of animals in Animal Care.
• Give medication to animals as directed by Supervisor.
• Record daily entries into logbook concerning animal care and behaviors.
• Perform in Discovery Theater shows and act as backup during shows.
• Walk assigned animals around park ensuring animal and Guest safety.
• Handle animals in and out of the park as needed.
• Perform regularly in front of the public, demonstrating various animal behaviors.
• Assist Apprentice Trainers and Handlers with proper protocol.
• Answer Guest’s questions concerning animal care, diet, etc. and other general park information in a polite courteous and informative manner.
• Learn all essential commands and related behaviors.
• Follow all department and park policies.
• Assist other trainers as needed.
• Maintain equipment and enclosures as needed.
• Animals in collection consist of felines, domestic animals, small exotics, large hoof stock, and birds.

Skills

Public speaking

Animal care

Driver's license

Weekend availability

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation in Vallejo, CA seeks an Apprentice Trainer in Animal Care to join the Discovery Theater program. You will be responsible for feeding, cleaning, daily husbandry, and training of the collection, with opportunities to perform in shows and back up during performances.

The role requires physical fitness, weekend/holiday availability, and a valid driver’s license. You will work outdoors in all weather, interact with guests, and support supervisors with animal