Lead Animal Trainer

Sight & Sound; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sight & Sound in Branson, MO seeks a Lead Animal Trainer to guide the Animal Department in training animal behaviors for productions and to instruct team members in safe handling techniques.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of leadership/management experience, strong communication, and a calm, teachable approach under pressure while leading initiatives with the team.

Qualifications

• Desire and ability to develop, train and serve people in a team atmosphere with a high level of concern for both their professional and personal welfare
• Excellent communication, organizational and listening skills
• Humility, self-awareness, a teachable spirit
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and flexible under pressure
• Ability to work independently and/or lead a project/task without direct supervision

Responsibilities

• Actively promote and exemplify a culture that upholds our mission, values and safety statements
• Work to build trust and teamwork throughout the entire department and all other show run departments
• Collaborate with the Show Operations Leadership Team to help maintain the technical and artistic vision of the show
• Conduct regular 1 on 1 meetings with the team in order to provide support, positive influence, and accountability as well as attend any required leadership meetings as directed

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years Leadership/Management experience

Job description

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.

The Lead Animal Trainer assists the Animal Department Supervisor in providing daily team leadership and technical support to the Training team which includes the training of animal behaviors for all Sight & Sound productions and instructing team members with safe and effective animal handling techniques.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Actively promote and exemplify a culture that upholds our mission, values and safety statements.
• Work to build trust and teamwork throughout the entire department and all other show run departments.
• Collaborate with the Show Operations Leadership Team to help maintain the technical and artistic vision of the show.
• Conduct regular 1 on 1 meetings with the team in order to provide support, positive influence, and accountability as well as attend any required leadership meetings as directed.

Prerequisites

• Desire and ability to develop, train and serve people in a team atmosphere with a high level of concern for both their professional and personal welfare
• Excellent communication, organizational and listening skills
• Humility, self-awareness, a teachable spirit
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and flexible under pressure
• Ability to work independently and/or lead a project/task without direct supervision

Education and / or Experience:

Minimum Bachelor's degree from four year school and / or 3 years of Leadership/Management experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands of this position are active in nature. You will be expected to be on your feet frequently, walk and stand regularly, consistently communicate with team members using a headset/radio, work outdoors. You will be expected to frequently lift/exert up to 50 lbs. of force, often handling large animals to move on command. The full physical requirements of this job are available upon request.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.