Marine Mammal Apprentice $17-$20/HR

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation in Vallejo, CA offers a paid internship focused on marine mammal care. Interns maintain animal areas, assist with feeding and training, learn show scripts, and educate park guests.

The role requires comfort presenting to crowds and strong English communication, with shifts that include weekends, evenings, and holidays. Applicants should be at least 18, hold a high school diploma, have some animal care experience, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess strong swimming skills and be able to pass an on-site swim test.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 3 months of previous experience in animal care and training and/or completed college level courses in a related science preferred.
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of large crowds.
• Must be articulate and able to clearly speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be willing and able to work 40 hours a week, both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to work in and around cold saltwater.
• Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform primary responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Retrieval of food from freezer and delivery to animal areas.
• Diet preparation and record keeping.
• Maintaining cleanliness of all assigned animal areas.
• Interacting with and educating park guests.
• Maintaining cleanliness of offices and locker rooms.
• Learning show scripts and performing show parts as assigned.
• Assisting with animal care, feeding, and training sessions as assigned.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Strong swimming

Public speaking

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalen

College-level courses in related science

Job description

Overview

This is a paid internship. Interns are responsible for the general care and maintenance of all marine mammals in assigned areas. Areas will be assigned after hire. Position may be responsible for areas working with dolphins and pinnipeds.

Responsibilities

• Retrieval of food from freezer and delivery to animal areas.
• Diet preparation and record keeping.
• Maintaining cleanliness of all assigned animal areas.
• Interacting with and educating park guests.
• Maintaining cleanliness of offices and locker rooms.
• Learning show scripts and performing show parts as assigned.
• Assisting with animal care, feeding, and training sessions as assigned.
• Other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess strong swimming skills and be able to pass an on-site swim test.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 3 months of previous experience in animal care and training and/or completed college level courses in a related science preferred.
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of large crowds.
• Must be articulate and able to clearly speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be willing to listen and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• SCUBA certification preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work 40 hours a week, both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to work in and around cold saltwater.
• Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform primary responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.