What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation and Training Coordinator – Kendalia position at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation?
Location: Kendalia, TX,
Website: www.wildlife-rescue.org
Apply to: WRRapplication@wildlife-rescue.org
Job Type: Full-time, Hourly, Non-exempt
History: Established in 1977, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation (WRR) receives over 10,000 wild animals per year
for rehabilitation and release as well as providing permanent sanctuary for more thanresident non-releasable
indigenous wildlife, non-native wildlife (large mammals, primates, reptiles and birds) and farmed animals. Wildlife
Rescue is located onacres in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, near Austin and San Antonio.
Description: The Rehabilitation and Training Coordinator will be a member of the Animal Care Staff and will
plan, coordinate, and direct personnel training, staff development and continuing education programs. This position
will confer with management and leadership staff to determine new staff and apprentice ongoing training needs..
The Coordinator will report directly to the Rehabilitation Director.
Primary Position Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Personnel Training
• Designs training procedures, utilizing knowledge of effectiveness of such methods as individual training,
group instruction, lectures, on-the-job training, demonstrations, webinars, conferences, meetings, and
workshops.
- Develops, organizes, and updates training manuals, reference materials, testing and evaluation procedures,
- Trains along with Leadership staff using effective techniques for training in such areas as those concerned
program.
- Provides consistent communication to the Rehabilitation Director regarding staff and training progression
2. Records Management & Data Analysis
• Compiles data and analyzes past and current year training requirements to prepare budgets and justify funds
- Updates records and compiles statistical reports to evaluate performance and monitor progress of trainees.
3. Employee Development
• May screen, test, and counsel employees for advancement or those who are in need of improvement.
• Manage Continuing Education Program-Coordinating with Leadership staff and interested personnel to lead
seminars and trainings.
4. Animal Care
• Assist Hospital leadership with oversight.
- Cover intake and animal care shifts on occasion in the absence of staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Rehabilitation Director.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience:years of animal care and rehabilitation experience, ideally including experience with wildlife in
- Vaccinations: Meningitis, tetanus and rabies vaccinations are required.
- Attendance: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.
Compensation:
$20.24 per hour, plus benefits (WRR will pay 55% of your monthly insurance premium).days of PTO and
days of Holiday pay. Candidates selected for interview will be requested to provide references. Position open until
filled.
Persons interested in applying for this position should send a cover letter & resume (email preferred):
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc.
P.O. Box| Kendalia, TX
Email: WRRapplication@wildlife-rescue.org
Phone: (830) 336-2725, ext.
WRR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $20
