Animal Keeper Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction by Senior Biologist, Zoological Supervisor, or Zoological Curator the assistant responsibilities will include basic animal husbandry on a daily basis. This will include feeding and cleaning of exhibits and holding to established standards. Assistants will also be responsible for public interactions and educational presentations:

• ability to feed animals following set diet guidelines
• clean assigned animal holding to established standards
• public speaking
• with direction and training from Senior Biologist, Zoological Supervisor or Zoological Curator, the ability to handle education animals
• ability to lift 50 pounds
• ability to follow and understand instructions
• be able to keep a daily written record of animals and events

BEYOND PAYDAY PERKS:

• FREE Season Admission to Wild Adventures For You and One Guest
• Complimentary Tickets To Give To Others
• Exclusive Team Member Events
• Park Wide Discounts
• Internal Promotions / Career Development Opportunities
• Team Member Recognition and Prizes
• Wholesome, family-oriented work environment

BENEFITS:  Health Benefits and 401K offered after the waiting period

Required Skills 

Competency Statements

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - The Ability to be given direction, understand the direction, and achieve positive results by analyzing the situation, the materials given, and the tasks to be done.
• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken or written words.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the guests'' needs while following company procedures.
• Detail-Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the small things. Like wiping down the stainless steel trash cans in the restrooms or removing spots from the mirrors.
• Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative and not requiring constant supervision to achieve positive results.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Self-motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.

EXPERIENCE: Related experience includes experience either as an intern or paid employee of a pet store, animal breeding facility (horse, dogs, etc), zoo, or aquarium resulting in direct knowledge of Animal Husbandry basics and guidelines.

EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in High School, High School Graduate, or GED preferred

COMPUTER SKILLS: Competency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office Word and Excel

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be available to work days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must have reliable transportation

Wild Adventures Theme Park is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Wild Adventures Theme Park drives a welcoming culture where ideas and decisions from all people support our efforts to be relevant in an ever-changing world.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Stand C Lift/Carry Walk C 10 lbs or less C Sit O 11-20 lbs C Manually Manipulate C 21-50 lbs F Grasp C 51-100 lbs O Reach Outward F Over 100 lbs O Reach Above Shoulder F Speak O Push/Pull Climb O 12 lbs or less C Crawl O 13-25 lbs C Squat or Kneel F 26-40 lbs F Bend F 41-100 lbs O Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) Sense of Sound - ability to hear with both ears Sense of Smell Sense of Taste Sense of Touch