What are the responsibilities and job description for the Husbandry Assistant, Part-time position at LEGOLAND Parks?
What you'll bring to the team
SCOPE OF JOB:
The Husbandry Assistant position will be a part time position. The position assists Aquarists in the husbandry of SEA LIFE’s marine and freshwater displays. The Husbandry Assistant must be capable of delivering a high standard of work performance in the areas of exhibit diet preparation, husbandry and guest experience under the direction of the Displays Curator and Senior Aquarist.
KEY OBJECTIVES:
- Husbandry Assistants are always under the direction of a Displays Team Member.
- Provide daily assistance to Aquarists in the areas of diet preparation, feeding and general care of aquatic exhibits in accordance with established protocols.
- Deliver interactive programming to guests and guest presentations involving displays and exhibit diving. Participate in guest relations/interactions and perform daily public presentations as needed.
- Assist in the continual development of the display areas in line with the long-term goals of the company.
- Ability to meet AZA, USDA and Merlin Health and Safety standards.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to maintain a clean/organized work environment
- Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
- Minimal Record Keeping as assigned.
- Able to make decisions to provide the best environment for every animal and is comfortable dealing with aquatic excrement and smells for long periods of time. Will be in contact with cold, fresh and marine water for long periods of time.
- Requires the ability to effectively follow directions and observe and remember details.
- Must interact and communicate with guests, management, veterinarians, and other individuals and be able to deliver quality customer service.
- Requires the ability to maintain a friendly, polite, service-oriented demeanor.
- Effective decision-making skills are required.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to communicate and support the Aquarium’s mission and goals
- Ability to obtain and hold valid Florida Driver’s License.
- Ability to work weekends, nights, be on-call and keep flexible hours.
Health & Safety
- Responsibility to ensure compliance of Health & Safety within the workplace.
- Ensure that risk assessments have been completed and are reviewed regularly.
- Understand risk assessments within own workplace and ensure reporting of any new risks to the Curator.
- Responsible for ensuring that team members follow safe working practices.
- Ensures own compliance of safe working procedures within the job role.
- In cases of incidents or accidents ensure appropriate reporting is completed in a timely manner.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience:
- Some knowledge of aquatic animal care in a professional aquarium environment.
- Experience working in a public setting working in guest services
Education:
Working toward a degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology, Psychology) or a two-year certification from an accredited aquarium science/zoological program is preferred.
Pay Range
USD $15.00/Hr.Salary : $15
