Husbandry Assistant

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Discounts on park admission for family

Park discounts on food and merchandise

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in Orlando is seeking Ambassadors to support zoological teams with habitat maintenance, food prep, and basic husbandry tasks. You will assist with shows and interaction programs while ensuring guest safety and enjoyment.

The role involves observation, record-keeping, and operating reservation systems as needed. Candidates should be at least 18 with a high school diploma; animal experience is a plus, and a pre-employment swim test is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with animals preferred.
• Must pass SeaWorld pre-employment swim test.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shows, tours, and presentations as needed.
• Perform daily husbandry tasks including basic feeding and habitat maintenance.
• Support guests and zoological staff for interaction programs and education for guests.
• Make daily animal observations and report concerns to leadership.
• Learn and operate MPR registers, and book interactions in the Global Reservation system.

Skills

Strong English communication

Animal-handling curiosity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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!

What You Get To Do

This role provides basic support to Zoological team as it relates to maintaining animal habitats; food preparation and basic husbandry tasks. Husbandry Assistants also provide support for shows, presentations, and interaction programs. You will:

• Perform supporting roles and/or operational support during shows/tours/presentations. Role would not involve direct contact with animals unless in Aquatica or in an emergency with direct support 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.

What It Takes To Succeed

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience working with animals preferred
• 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

The perks of the position

Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.