Safari Animal Educator

Canada's Wonderland; Jackson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food on holidays

Exclusive employee rides events

Scholarship opportunities

Professional development

Complimentary tickets

In-park discounts

Job summary

Canada’s Wonderland is seeking an Animal Educator 1 to bring animal care knowledge to guests, caring for parrots, small mammals, reptiles and birds of prey. You will train animals for husbandry, enrichment, and guest programs while supporting conservation messaging.

You’ll need strong public speaking and a reliable approach, plus the ability to work weekends and holidays. Record-keeping in ZIMS and adherence to protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift and move 50 pounds or more.
• Available to work holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Safari Off Road Adventure tour guide and know animal facts.
• Educate guests about animals and conservation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Develop husbandry, enrichment and training routines.
• Keep animal care records in ZIMS.
• Complete opening and closing tasks for the assigned zones.
• Participate in supervised behavior training sessions.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Self-starter

Tools

ZIMS software

Job description

Overview:

Have animal experience and strong public speaking skills? Join our team as an Animal Educator 1. Use your animal care knowledge to help us care for animals like parrots, small mammals, reptiles birds of prey and more. Deliver memorable animal experiences to guests while educating them about the importance of conservation. Develop relationships and train animals for husbandry, enrichment and guest programs. Join our small team that makes a big impact.

Responsibilities:

• Be a Safari Off Road Adventure tour guide, knowing all the animal facts of the safari.
• Be approachable, proactive and outgoing towards guests.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be a self-starter and in charge of own progression in position.
• Adhere to all Six Flags and Safari Department policies and protocols.
• Support our Save an Icon program by educating guests about the dire need for conservation initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by completing daily and weekly tasks.
• Educate guests about the animals that are in your assigned zone.
• Maintain excellent husbandry practices including cleaning, prepping and feeding diets, and animal behavior
  observations.
• Know all speaking roles for our outreach program.
• Complete readings and quizzes based on animal husbandry of the area, and operant conditioning practices.
• Handle small mammals, and reptiles based on your position level and understanding of facts and protocols.
• Care for domestic hoof stock species.
• Keep excellent records using ZIMS software for animal care.
• Complete opening and closing tasks including cleaning and feeding birds, reptiles, hoof stock, and mammals.
• Participate in supervised animal educator 1 behavior training sessions with parrots, birds of prey and mammals
  based on your understanding of operant conditioning principles.
• Write a behavior approximation plan for an assigned animal and behavior and train said behavior.

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Outgoing, approachable, and positive attitude.
• Public speaking experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Be able to lift and move 50 pounds or more.
• Be able to stand or sit for long periods of time, bend, crouch, or climb.
• Must work holidays and weekends and no more than 1 weekend request off a month.
• Be able to work 40 hours a week during the summer.
• Be able to work in all weather conditions.

ANIMAL EDUCATOR 1 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have at least 1 year working with exotic animals or 2 years working with domestics. OR have completed 1
  or 2 seasons/years of the Education Internship.
• Understand the basic principles of operant condition and be able to apply the concepts within animal training.
• Able to handle frozen animals for defrosting and feeding, complete small animal dissection, and feed, clean and
  handle insects

What's in it for you?

• Free Food for Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day
• Exclusive Rides parties for all employees.
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Complimentary tickets
• In-Park discounts and more!

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties as required, meeting the on-going needs of the company.