Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of marine mammals including dolphins, seals, and sea lions.
• Monitor the appearance and health of the animals.
• Speak to guests and educate them about the animals. Answer questions and host live training sessions.
• Perform entry-level training techniques with the animal under the direction.
• Demonstrate mastery with assessing animal behavior and training techniques.
• Routinely clean animal enclosures and compounds.
• Prepare animal diets multiple times throughout the day.
• Maintain accurate log of animal health, behaviors, enrichment, and diet.
• Learn show scripts and perform in shows as assigned.
• Adhere to all federal and state guidelines, regulations, and laws.
• Assist in animal moves and transport operations.
• Assist in research projects.
• Maintain communication with Supervisors and other disciplines within the Animal Care Departments.
• Follow all policies and procedures of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and the Animal Care Department.
• Participate in the inter- and intra-departmental cross training program.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience handling or keeping exotic land animals.
• Must possess strong swimming skills with comfort swimming in saltwater pools with a depth of 15 feet.
• Pass a swim test including a 20 foot free dive and one breath swim.
• Ability to be mentally alert, have quick reflexes, and react quickly to changing animal situations.
• Availability to work varied shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays in varied weather conditions.
• Duties and tasks may involve standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50lbs. Position is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, duck, crawl, climb stairs and ladders, and work at heights with fall protection.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Will be required to work indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions including cold and heat.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license