Lead Animal Trainer

Sight & Sound Brand; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sight & Sound Brand is seeking a Lead Animal Trainer to guide the Animal Training team and support the Animal Department Supervisor in training animals for all productions.

You will lead training initiatives, ensure safety and best practices, and collaborate with show teams to maintain artistic vision.

Qualifications

• Experience in training animals and developing behaviors for productions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills for team coordination.
• Commitment to safety and proper handling of animals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Animal Training team and support the Animal Department Supervisor.
• Train a variety of animals in multiple behaviors for productions.
• Collaborate with Show Operations and Animal Show Design on training needs for upcoming shows.
• Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings with team members and participate in leadership meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Animal training

Team supervision

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christto 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.
• Train a variety of animals in multiple behaviors as desired by the Story Team.
• Collaborate with the Show Operations Team to help maintain the technical and artistic vision of the show.
• Collaborate with Animal Show Design to understand and develop training needs for upcoming shows.
• Ensure department members are trained to interact with animals based on current practices to maintain consistency.
• 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
• Prior equine/animal knowledge and training experience strongly desired

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.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Preferred

3 years:

Leadership/Management Experience

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