Assistant Trainer to Trainer
Job Title: Assistant
Trainer to Trainer
Status: Full Time,
Hourly (40 hours)
Number of Positions:
1
Classification:
Non-Exempt
Reports to: Curator
of Animal Care
Posting Deadline:
February 17, 2017
Description
This position is
responsible for assisting with the daily care and behavioral conditioning of
the marine mammal collection,
including California sea lions and harbor seals. The Assistant Trainer’s
primary objective and responsibility is to
provide support to senior training staff and to play supportive roles in public
shows,
presentations, and
feedings. The ideal candidate will be considered for promotion to Trainer
within six months of employment.
Essential
Responsibilities
· Assists in the
daily care and behavioral conditioning of the marine mammal collection
· Assist senior
staff, under close supervision, with the progression of animal training goals
and standards
· Able to identify
all animals in the marine mammal collection, and observe any possible
abnormalities
· Possess a strong
knowledge of marine mammal history, individual animal histories and husbandry
· Maintains
established criteria for all existing behaviors with the entire marine mammal
collection
· Maintains a high
level of showmanship while performing supportive roles in daily shows and
presentations
· Guide participants
through animal encounter and interaction programs
· Plan and direct
volunteers and interns in primary areas of responsibility
· Uphold USDA
standards in all areas of operation including fish kitchen, animal areas,
laboratory, freezers/coolers and
medical facilities
· Perform basic
water quality and life support procedures on marine mammal pools
Requested
Requirements
· Must be at least
eighteen (18) years of age
· Must be SCUBA
certified through an accredited diving agency
· College degree in
biology, psychology or related science
· Minimum of 1-2
years of paid experience working with marine mammals
· Must be able to
demonstrate a proficiency in public speaking and guest interaction
· Must be able to
work on a team, as well as function individually with little supervision when
necessary
· Must be able to
lift and carry fifty (50) pounds, work on un-even and slippery surfaces,
withstand temperatures of hot
and cold, and sit/stand for long periods of time when necessary
· Must be able to
pass department swim test, including microphone test
To Apply
Please send resume
and cover letter to rswem@aquariumofniagara.org no later than February 17,
2017. Be sure to include Assistant
Trainer to Trainer in the subject line of any correspondences.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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