What are the responsibilities and job description for the Explorer Guide - Animal Exhibit Host - $16.50/HR position at Six Flags Theme Parks?
Job Duties:
- Interact and engage with park guests about our animals, their care and conservation measures.
- Learn, interpret and present animal information to our guests both on and off microphone.
- Serve as a safety ambassador for guests and animals at all exhibits while enforcing park policies.
- Communicate any hazards that pose a risk to the animals to management immediately.
- Maintain cleanliness of areas surrounding animal exhibits including but not limited to: sweeping, cleaning windows, and picking up debris.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Must be comfortable with public speaking
- Must not be afraid of animals (exhibits include Wolf, Big Cats, Sea Lions, Seals, Penguins, Giraffe, Sharks, Stingrays, Butterflies. Note: barriers between Explorer Guides and animals are maintained at all times excluding Butterfly Habitat.)
- Proven ability for retaining information and the ability to utilize provided protocols under pressure. Must be able to maintain objectivity and remain composed when faced with opposing points of view.
- Must be available to work Fridays, weekends and holidays.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions and indoor with high humidity. Lighting is both natural and artificial including dimly lit exhibits. Equipment used includes, radios, phones, microphones, and cleaning tools. Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, kneeling and lifting up to 10 lbs. Days and hours will vary and will include weekends, evenings and holidays. Position will require close contact with Park Guests.
Six Flags is committed to maintaining employee and guest safety at all times.
Six Flags is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Six Flags Supports a Drug Free Workplace.
If you are able to answer "YES" to all of the following questions, please continue the application process by clicking "Apply"
- Can you provide legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States?
- Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Within the last 90 days, can you state that you have not used illegal or social drugs (excluding marijuana), such as MDMA (Molly), cocaine and crystal methamphetamine?
- I am willing to agree that future text messages relating to Six Flags, Inc., including company news, job posting application status updates, and other information, may be sent on behalf of Six Flags, Inc. to the cell phone number I provide.
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