Experienced Marine Mammal Trainer
Experienced and
driven Marine Mammal Trainer
Kolmården Wildlife
Park in Sweden has been on a continuous journey of development for the last few
years and we have no plans of stopping anytime soon.
We are currently
looking for an experienced and driven marine mammal trainer to join our team.
Are you ready to come on an exciting journey with us? Read on!
In the role as
marine mammal trainer you will ensure the highest possible welfare standards
for our collection of bottlenose dolphins and seals. We aim for optimal welfare
for all our animals at all times and as such you will not only be responsible
for ensuring exceptional facility cleanliness and appropriate nutrition for the
animals, but you will also be expected to carry out animal observations,
thorough record keeping and daily husbandry training. You will be required to
research, develop, deliver and evaluate environmental enrichment that meet
species-specific needs. Additional duties include coaching of students and
apprentices, supporting our education, sustainability and research departments
and of course planning and executing goal-orientated animal training using
advanced concepts in positive reinforcement training for the purpose of shows,
guest interactions and educational presentations.
The right person for
this position has at least 3 years’ experience in working with and training
marine mammals. You must have previous experience of performing in and working
with animals in dynamic shows, working animals in groups and waterwork.
In addition to the
above, we are looking for a person who knows how to have fun in work. You need
to possess a positive and optimistic attitude. The right candidate for this
position is a skilled problem solver who is flexible with a can-do approach in
work. You should of course be able to act professionally and have exceptional
communication skills which you have a knack for adapting. Marine mammal
trainers at Kolmården work under high pressure year-round and the job is
physically very demanding. As such you need to be resilient, effective,
flexible, physically fit and the successful candidate will be required to pass
a swim test. Lastly we want you to be comfortable in front of large audiences.
Showmanship and customer service comes easy to you and you are passionate about
teaching our visitors about our animals and inspiring them for a life-long
commitment to our planet and its wildlife.
Driver’s license and
a diving certificate at open water level is a requirement for this position, as
is fluency in written and spoken English. Applicants must have a right to work
within the EU.
For questions about
the role or the recruitment process, please contact:
lisa.ringstrom@kolmarden.com phone: 0046107087512
Applications should
be sent by email to: linda.berggren@kolmarden.com
Applications close
6th August 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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