Lead Animal Trainer — Show & Animal Team Lead

Sight & Sound Brand; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sight & Sound in Branson, MO seeks a Lead Animal Trainer to assist the Animal Department Supervisor with daily team leadership and technical support for training animal behaviors across productions, emphasizing safety and effective handling.

You will lead the Training team, perform regular 1-on-1 meetings, collaborate with Show Operations to uphold the show's technical and artistic vision, and coach staff to deliver their best work in a faith-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree and 3 years Leadership/Management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational and listening skills.
• Humility, self-awareness, a teachable spirit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Training team in animal behavior training.
• Instruct team members with safe and effective animal handling techniques.
• Collaborate with Show Operations Leadership to maintain the show's technical and artistic vision.
• Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings to provide support, influence and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sight & Sound in Branson, MO seeks a Lead Animal Trainer to assist the Animal Department Supervisor with daily team leadership and technical support for training animal behaviors across productions, emphasizing safety and effective handling.

You will lead the Training team, perform regular 1-on-1 meetings, collaborate with Show Operations to uphold the show's technical and artistic vision, and coach staff to deliver their best work in a faith-centered environment.