Head
Penguin Trainer
Ski Dubai is
looking for a Head Penguin Trainer for their successful educational project in
United Arab Emirates.
Working
closely with the Curator and Senior Trainer, the Head Penguin Trainer is
responsible for managing and working alongside staff, directing the penguin
training program and maintaining high quality guest service.
Key
Tasks:
·
Ensure
responsible health protocol and daily maintenance of penguins
·
Oversee
daily cleaning of exhibit
·
Oversee
proper air and water quality
·
Oversee
proper light cycles
·
Proficient
in identification of animal behavioral problems/concerns with solutions to
alleviate such concerns
·
Participate
in daily penguin encounters
·
Assist
and perform any veterinary procedures when required
·
Develop
and conduct daily training of penguins regarding daily march and feeding and
photo sessions with the public
·
Effective
training techniques, applications, and tools
·
Develop
and implement high-end show quality animal presentations
·
Develop
and implement a high standard training and enrichment program
·
Prepare
and maintain exhibit for penguin breeding season
·
Oversee
records for each bird Instruct and mentor trainers
·
Performs
other duties as required
Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s
degree in Biology, Zoology, related field or equivalent experience
·
Several
years of training experience, preferably with marine mammals
·
Familiar
with Word, Excel and animal record keeping systems
·
Ability
to prepare and present PowerPoint presentations
·
Solid
background in theater or public speaking
·
Scuba
Diving certificate
Key
Competencies:
·
The
know-how of maintaining an animal population
·
Previous
experience in staff supervision and team dynamics
·
Staff
development.
·
Communication
between departments and facilities
·
Water/air
quality analytical equipment
·
Experience
in egg Incubation and chick rearing
Typical
Physical Demands:
·
Be
able to lift 25kg to shoulder height
·
Carry
materials, transport boxes, buckets, etc. throughout the facility
·
Standing,
walking, and working for long periods in a very cold environment.
If
interested, please forward your CV along with cover letter and a recent photo
to:
Applications
Close 30th June 2021
N.B. This
post will also be advertised internally
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