Supervisor, Zoological Care

Entertainment Places; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment seeks enthusiastic Ambassadors to supervise safety in animal areas, oversee husbandry training, and ensure clear communication across teams. You will help staff areas, develop team members, and assist in creating new habitats and experiences in collaboration with other departments.

The role requires SCUBA certification, CPR readiness, and the ability to work around water and outdoor conditions. Flexibility for varied shifts and physical tasks is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• At least 21 years old.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• At least 7 years relevant experience.
• At least 2 years at Senior 1 level.
• SCUBA certified and able to complete annual swimming competency review.
• Ability to complete CPR training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to swim and work in/around water.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift 50 pounds.
• Comfortable with heights, noise, fumes, and chemicals.
• Willing to work indoors and outdoors in all weather and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise safety guidelines in all animal areas.
• Oversee training of husbandry procedures and safety guidelines.
• Ensure daily priorities and changes are communicated to staff.
• Staffing of animal areas through effective scheduling.
• Develop area team members through coaching and instruction.
• Contribute to design of new habitats, tours, and experiences.
• Provide materials and resources for animal and area needs.
• Recognize and reward good morale and performance.
• Maintain excellent guest relations and satisfaction.
• Design and implement proactive and reactive behavioral programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

SCUBA certification

CPR training

Swimming ability

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field preferred

Job description

At Discovery Cove Orlando, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!At SeaWorld Orlando, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!What you get to do:Supervise safety guidelines in all animal areasOversee the teaching of proper husbandry procedures, training methods and safety guidelines through active participationEnsure open communication between management and all members of the department, making them aware of all daily priorities and changes with responsibility for information exchange follow-upResponsible for proper staffing of animal areas through effective schedulingOversee the development of area team members through active communication, critique and example as well as teaching cooperation skills by example and through instruction with members of the Zoological OperationsTake an active role in both concept and design of new animal habitats, tours and experiences working in conjunction with other departments as necessaryProvide staff with materials necessary to fulfill animal and area needs (i.e., reading material, video, safety equipment, supplies, and departmental manuals)Recognize and reward good employee morale and motivation in an assigned area and assist in the evaluation of departmental employees including annual performance evaluations and development plansResponsible for excellent guest relations and satisfactionResponsible for design and implementation of effective proactive and reactive behavioral programsPerform other duties as assignedWhat it takes to succeed:High school diploma or equivalentBachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field preferredLeadership experience preferredAt least 21 years oldPossession of a valid state driver’s licenseAt least 7 years relevant experienceAt least 2 year's experience at Senior 1 levelSCUBA certified and be able to complete annual physical swim competency reviewAbility to complete provided CPR trainingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to swim and work in/around waterAbility to stand for long periods of timeAbility to lift, push and pull 50 poundsComfortable with heightsComfortable with exposure to noise, vibrations and motionAbility to train on and properly use protective gearComfortable working around fumes/dust/odorComfortable working around chemicalsAbility to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and temperature extremesAvailable to work varying shifts/hours including opening, mid, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needsThe perks of the position:Paid Time OffComplimentary Park Tickets and PassesPark Discounts on Food and MerchandiseMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401K Retirement planVoluntary InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability BenefitsTuition ReimbursementDependent and Health Care Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramLegal Assistance PlanEEO Employer:SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.The perks of the position:Paid Time OffComplimentary Park Tickets and PassesPark Discounts on Food and MerchandiseMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401K Retirement planVoluntary InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability BenefitsTuition ReimbursementDependent and Health Care Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramLegal Assistance PlanEEO Employer:SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.