Animal Welfare Specialist 2 - Dolphins

[Job Title: [Animal Welfare Specialist 2 [Department: [Marine Operations Department [Division: [Marine Mammal Division - Dolphin [Reports to: [Marine Mammal Manager [FLSA Status: [Non-Exempt [Job Summary: [Animal Welfare Specialist 2 (AWS 2) staff members play a very important role on the team at Coral World. They can be consistently relied on to deliver exceptional daily care to our dolphins or sea lions while taking on small leadership roles like drafting and managing day plans, mentoring and teaching AWS 1 staff. Drawing on their strong foundational marine mammal training and guest service skills, they seamlessly provide memorable guest interactions that are engaging and rewarding for both animal and human participants. Additionally, they frequently conduct basic training sessions and address behavioral challenges that may arise with minimal guidance, while also embracing a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement. AWS 2 staff will work closely with AWS 3 and the Marine Mammal Manager to further develop their advanced animal care, training and leadership skillsets as they progress through their career. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic contributor to our team, fostering a spirit of collaboration and emerging as a problem-solver and leader within our dedicated group of professionals. [Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions): [[Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. ]{lang="EN-US"}]{#_Hlk66703024}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"} - Utilize knowledge and experience to conduct successful and positive marine mammal training sessions in all contexts and navigate challenges with minimal supervision and will seek guidance as needed. - Serve as a primary trainer, monitoring and communicating valuable information related to the training, maintenance, and health monitoring of a specific animal. - Participate in all hurricane and emergency preparedness tasks appropriate to skill level. - Can safely participate in animal Aquisition and restraint for veterinary or emergency evacuation procedures as needed. - Continually develop training skills and gain experience training advanced behaviors and troubleshooting complex behavior challenges under the guidance of AWS 3 and Managers. - Learn to teach the Coral World Trainer Lecture Series - Coordinate staff and animal activities as a day-leader and expected to develop leadership skills and mentor AWS 1, AWS Assistant, and interns/volunteers as part of this position's professional development. - Additional duties may include daily operation planning, project management, intern coordination, or supply procurement, etc. - Perform other duties as required. [Supervisory Responsibilities: [This position has no supervisory responsibilities. [Work Environment: [This job operates in a professional environment (indoor and outdoor). The employee will be exposed to sunny, warm, humid, and wet conditions. This role routinely uses standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, filing cabinets, cameras, and fax machines. [The noise level in the work environment can sometimes be loud, dusty, and smelly. [Physical demands [This position requires the employee to sit, stand, walk, or move for most of his/her working hours but occasionally must stoop, kneel, or crouch. The AWS 2 []{#_Hlk67917813} is required to walk around the park sometimes on uneven ground and up and down stairs. The AWS 2 is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, using hands to handle or feel. The AWS 2 is required to be in constant communication with guests during programs requiring the candidate to talk and hear. ASW 2 must frequently lift and/or move up o 50 pounds, walk on slippery surfaces, work in freezers and cold rooms, work on wet uneven surfaces, work outdoors in all elements including hot weather. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. []{style="font-size: 11pt; line-he "}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}]{lang="EN-US"}