Zoo Specialist - Rescue (Senior 1) (Part-Time)

SeaWorld; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE park admission

Discounts on park admission tickets

Park discounts on food, merchandise,等

Scholarship opportunities

Exclusive employee events and gives

Job summary

SeaWorld San Diego is seeking enthusiastic Ambassadors to join our team. You will deliver outstanding guest service, participate in educational programs, and help care for marine mammals.

Candidates must be at least 18, have a high school diploma, SCUBA certification, and strong communication skills. The role requires flexibility for park hours and physical tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years old.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to obtain a company driver's license.
• SCUBA certified.
• At least 2 years zoological marine mammal experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to the constantly changing work environments such as new animal procedures and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional guest service, participate in educational presentations and answer guest questions.
• Prepare daily food rations for marine mammal areas.
• Perform daily feeding of the marine mammal collection and administration of daily animal medication and treatments.
• Maintain accurate feeding and observational records.
• Perform daily observations of animal exhibits and associated off exhibit areas.
• Maintain safe and sanitary living conditions for the animal collection, which may include daily SCUBA diving.
• Assist in large scale animal transports.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisory staff.

Skills

Guest service

Education presentations

SCUBA certified

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

At SeaWorld, 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

• Provide exceptional guest service, participate in educational presentations and answer guest questions
• Prepare daily food rations for marine mammal areas
• Perform daily feeding of the marine mammal collection and administration of daily animal medication and treatments
• Maintain accurate feeding and observational records
• Perform daily observations of animal exhibits and associated off exhibit areas
• Maintain safe and sanitary living conditions for the animal collection, which may include daily SCUBA diving
• Assist in large scale animal transports
• Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisory staff

What it takes to succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years old
• Valid state driver's license and ability to obtain a company driver's license
• SCUBA certified
• At least 2 years zoological marine mammal experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to the constantly changing work environments such as new animal procedures and treatments

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field preferred
• 2 years guest service experience preferred

What else is important

• Able to swim and work in/around water
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to push/pull 100 pounds
• Able to adapt to the constantly changing work environments such as new animal procedures and treatments
• Comfortable with exposure to noise and vibrations
• Able to work in all weather conditions and temperature extremes
• Able to train on and properly use protective gear
• Comfortable working around fumes/dust/odor
• Able to work indoors/outdoors with or without A/C for entire shift
• Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts
• As a 365 day/year operation, candidates are expected to provide flexible availability to support year-round operating needs. This may include, but is not limited to, working opening, mid-day and closing shifts during peak and non-peak seasons, as well as weekends and holidays.

Compensation: 30.00 USD Annually

The perks of the position

Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO 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.