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in Sarasota, FL
Education/Zoo Camp Counselor
Estimated Pay | $14 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Sarasota, Florida |
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Job Description
About Us:
As a company that is always evolving and growing, we are constantly on the lookout for good talent. If you have a love of animals, the outdoors and nature in general, you know how to give excellent customer service and are a kid at heart, Sarasota Jungle Gardens could be just the place for you. We invite you to explore becoming a valued team member.
Job description
- Responsible for performing day to day operations of Summer Zoo Camp.
- The Zoo Camp Counselor position will perform all scheduled shifts as necessary or directed that they are qualified to do.
- The Education Department will communicate with the animal department staff via daily logbook and report all incidents. Camp begins on June 6 and lasts for 6 weeks.
- Counselors will begin at least 2 weeks prior to the start of camp to become familiar with the facility, animals, and material.
Primary Duties:
· Know all Procedures for opening and closing Education Building as well as all safety protocols for campers and animals.
· Know the material for Camp Itineraries and lessons.
· Know department policies and procedures.
· Record required hours of training to handle and work with animals.
· Record in daily logs and read daily logs.
· Know Company policy and procedures(handbook).
· Complete and signed off on Animal Safety Training.
· Know all facts of animals being used in Education areas.
· Exhibit compatibility with teammates and guest children in Education Programs.
· Care for artifacts in Education Collection.
· Perform offsite programs.
· Assists in developing educational programs about plants, animals, and conservation.
· Manage campers in groups of 10 or more at a time safely and calmly.
· Must perform unmatched customer service.
Secondary Duties:
· Must be able to work zoo camp work week (Monday-Friday).
· Communicates to Lead/Supervisor on daily basis.
· Reports all incidents.
· Keep a clean, professional look.
· Follow revenue goals
Education, experience and specialized skills and knowledge requirements:
- 2-year Biology or Zoology degree preferred,
- 2 years professional experience in Animal Education Industry preferred,
- 2 years formal
Education Experience may be supplemented.
- 1 year professional experience in Exotic Animal Husbandry preferred.
- Requires skills in public speaking, understanding animal behavior, and applying behavioral conditioning. Exhibits good problem solving skills. Exhibits great communication skills.
- Must be physically able to perform above duties without any physical limitations. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must pass completed L2 background check.Job
- Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
• Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification: • Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
• Day Shift (Required)
Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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