• Seas Husbandry Associate (Casual Temporary)

    The Walt Disney Company (Lake Buena Vista, FL)


    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, casual temporary position, you will be reporting to the Zoological Managers of the assigned area and team.

     

    _This is a Casual Temporary or Seasonal role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs._

    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

     

    Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits .

     

    **Job ID:** 10133618

    **Location:** Lake Buena Vista,Florida

    **Job Posting Company:** Walt Disney World Resort

     

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