We are looking for a Marine Mammal specialist.
MARINE MAMMAL SPECIALIST JOB DESCRIPTION
• To become skilled at all aspects of food handling, from breakout to the selection of the fish and individual animal diet preparation.
• Maintain clean and sanitized all areas utilized for animal food preparation and storage.
• Maintain animal health and training records up to date.
• Administer vitamins to animals and treatment of any injuries according to protocols.4
• Participate in maneuvers and medical procedures.
• Availability for day or night watch (twice a week, if necessary).
• Maintain records and participate in enrichment activities.
• Maintain animal habitat clean and safe.
• Check areas and report anything that needs to be fixed. Help in reparations.
• Assist during training sessions with the animals.
• Learn operant conditioning guidelines, and practical application in the daily operation.
• Learn, understand and follow all program protocols and scripts.
• Learn, understand, and follow Dolphin Discovery’s Operation Manual.
• Know and apply the line of communication.
• Develop good relationships with other departments.
• Available to help in the other departments activities (cleaning, mantainance, etc.)
• Be efficient, pleasant, courteous, polite and helpful to all guests at all times.
• Apply interpersonal and public relation skills and utilize them during orientation, interactive programs, and assistance to guests at all times.
• Play and active role in improving the teamwork in your facility.
• Promote our services and products.
• Greet all guests with a smile.
• Know and perform guest orientations for all Dolphin Discovery programs.
• Provide safe, fun and educational interactive programs under supervision.
• Know and follow all safety program protocols.
• Promote environmental awareness and conservation.
• Learn and apply conservation message during programs.
• Know all the species and individuals in your facility.
• Assist to classes offered by Dolphin Discovery.
• Study, and complete any assignments handed out during the classes.
• Accept feedbacks and constructive criticism.
• Available to perform any other duties requested by the supervisor.
• Be available to participate in animal movements during storms or hurricanes (2 to 5 days in the facility).
Wear Dolphin Discovery uniform all the time:
• Wear the Dolphin Discovery cap.
• Wear water shoes in and out of the water.
• Clean Dolphin Discovery rash guard.
• Strong black cord for your whistle.
• Just use one uniform, do not combine wetsuit with shorts.
• Rinse off salt water and fish residue after each interaction.
• Ladies hair tied up and removed from face.
Work hours:
• 7:00 a.m. – 5:30
Nightwatches and contingencies:
• Included in the salary (no extra hours payed).