Seas Husbandry Associate

About the Role & Team

As a Husbandry Associate, you will be learning the technical aspects of professional aquatic animal keepers, acquiring the basic husbandry skills to perform routine tasks at the Seas with Nemo & Friends and The Land under the direction of Animal Care management and guidance of Senior Aquarists.

If selected for this hourly, full-time position, you will be reporting to the Zoological Managers of the assigned area and team.

What You Will Do

• Learn and demonstrate proficiency in basic husbandry skills including but not limited to feeding/watering, medicating, shifting, containment, documentation, and observation

• Commit to creating positive and informative guest interaction opportunities, effectively interpreting your role to our guests

• Work under close supervision with clearly defined procedures

• Learn and perform the basic runs and routines of an area/team focused primarily on a narrow scope of species or routines

• Exhibit positive leadership behaviors with peers and leaders

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum one year paid work experience within an AZA Facility

• SCUBA certified, and comfortable carrying, assembling and wearing SCUBA tanks and gear daily

• Ability to move 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous AZA accredited Aquarium experience

• Scuba Rescue Certified

• CPR and First Aid certified

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Marine Biology, Biological Sciences, Zoology preferred

Benefits & Perks

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Location: Lake Buena Vista,Florida

Job Posting Company: Walt Disney World Resort

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