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If you love large animals, then this job is for you! Work as an apprentice trainer at the Elephant Encounter at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
Job description:
Reports To: Elephant Supervisor STATUS: Full-Time Hourly
Job Summary:
Responsible for helping to train Elephants in a free contact program. Have involvement in training programs; care of Elephants, presentations in Elephant show, and other various duties as assigned.
Essential Job Duties:
· Ability to manage elephants in a free contact system.
· Help with elephant training programs, public presentations, and elephant rides.
· Daily care & feeding of elephants in the collection.
· Maintenance of elephant exhibit, and night house.
· Behavioral observations, record keeping, and enrichment training.
· Operation of tools and farm equipment.
· Work in a team environment.
Minimum Requirements:
· One year of elephant experience at an AZA accredited facility, or with large hoof-stock.
· Elephant experience, free or protected is preferred.
· Possess excellent communication skills, and pro active motivation.
· Must be able to lift 75+ pounds, and ability to work in all weather conditions.
· Applicants must be able to read, write and clearly speak English.