Aquarist/Aquatics
Keeper
Chessington World of
Adventures
We are Chessington
World of Adventures Resort and we are part of the magical Merlin
Entertainments!
We are currently
recruiting for an aquarist/aquatics keeper.
In this role you will support all aspects of husbandry and welfare,
maintaining high standards of animal health, well-being, and public
appreciation. We are looking for someone with practical experience working
within an aquarium environment and/or with marine mammals, in particular sea
lions, in a training environment and should be able to demonstrate successful
application of operant and classical conditioning with an emphasis on positive
environment.
You will present the
SEA LIFE centre and Sea Lion Shows to our guests, in an immersive and
educational manner. You will be
responsible for the maintenance and refurbishment of displays and
presentations, ensuring that correct husbandry needs are met and completing
records and documentation as required.
You will also need
to keep up-to-date with zoo world best practices and have a strong knowledge of
our competitors.
We are looking for
the following skills and experience;
- Previous experience within a similar environment and have achieved a qualification in Animal Management, marine related qualification, animal training or equivalent.
- A good level of understanding of natural sciences, and knowledge of the husbandry, welfare and ethical needs of underwater creatures and/or marine mammals.
- Exceptional presentation skills are a must, in addition to the ability & passion to interact with the public.
- Strong communication & computer skills are required as is efficient time management and organisational skills.
- Swimming & diving ability with a SCUBA certification is advantageous.
- Enthusiasm to learn & develop in the role, a good level of understanding of animal behaviour.
- An understanding of our family resort and have the confidence and ability to interact and engage with our guests of all ages.
This role is full
time, permanent, averaging 40 hours per week and will include weekends and bank
holidays as required.
Alongside a
competitive annual salary and 28 days holiday you can look forward to enjoying
a great benefits package including a
Group Personal Pension Plan, Merlin Magic pass, Employee Assistance Programme,
Childcare Vouchers, Life Assurance, 25% discount in our retail shops and
restaurants, 40% discount online off of Lego, and much more!
Closing date for
applications is: 10th Jul 2017
To apply for this job:
To apply please
follow the link HERE
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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