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).