Zoological Specialist, (Associate - Senior 1) | Full-Time | Dolphin | SeaWorld San Diego at SeaWorld, SeaWorld San Diego

Zoological Specialist, (Associate - Senior 1) | Full-Time | Dolphin | SeaWorld San Diego at SeaWorld in SeaWorld San Diego. Full-time. $20.5 to $30 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.

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:
We have Animal Trainer positions in a variety of levels. All of them offer you the chance to provide care and compassionate training to a variety of magnificent animals. You will perform daily husbandry tasks, including administering vitamins and medications as directed, preparing food, and maintaining a safe and sanitary working area for all animal habitats.

What it takes to succeed:

Note: 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.

Position level and Compensation rate will be contingent on professional zoological animal care experience at an AZA or equivalent facility. Level is determined through review and assessment of applicable experience by Zoo leadership. Experience required for each level is detailed below:

  1. Associate: Entry level position
  2. Specialist: Minimum of 12 months (2,080 hours) professional zoological experience
  3. Senior: Minimum of 2.5 years (5,200 hours) professional zoological experience
  4. Senior 1: Minimum of 5 years (10,400 hours) professional zoological experience

Compensation:

The perks of the position:

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.