Educator Associate | Seasonal | SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, San Diego, CA, United States
SEASONAL POSITION
At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!
What You Get To Do As an Educator, you’ll make a significant contribution to our overall guest experience by helping to educate park guest, school groups, camp participants, and private groups about animal conservation. In all you do, you’ll enthusiastically represent SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality. You will also:
Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high energy level, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job
Demonstrate high quality guest service skills, and represent animal programs effectively
Demonstrates flexible group leadership, and deliver high profile animal programs
Maintains and enforces the safety of guests and animal exhibits throughout the park
Conduct informative and fact-based animal presentations and interact with guests of all ages
Conduct guided tours for public guests and private groups to include VIP tours and PR groups
Teach Education Programs, including Field Trips, Camps, and Sleepovers and Group Camp
Represent department and market education programs at In-Park and Off-Site events
Monitor guest and animal safety
Fulfill primary responsibilities of all preceding job descriptions and perform other duties as assigned
Multilingual a plus
What It Takes To Succeed
At least 18 years old
High School diploma or equivalent required; Education, Recreation, Early Childhood Development, Biology, Zoology and/or related college coursework preferred.
Prior experience working with children
Valid state driver’s license
Able to demonstrate strong verbal communication skills and enthusiastically share a passion for the environment with our guests
Demonstrate high quality guest service skills, and ability to speak knowledgably about park programs
Able to engage, motivate and interact with children and adults
Proficient in talking on a microphone to large crowds of guests
Able to successfully complete all legal, company, and department training requirements to include, but not limited to, passing required tests and certifications within established timelines
Comfortable being evaluated and accepting feedback
Able to respond quickly to safety issues and practice safe working habits
Available to work varying shifts/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid- and closing shifts; nights, weekends and holidays
Able to maintain composure and objectivity in all situations when interacting with guests
Able to follow all park and departmental policies and procedures
Able to stand and walk for an entire shift
Able to lift, push and pull 25 pounds
Able to work in all weather conditions
Able to work indoors/outdoors with or without A/C for entire shift
Willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
Availability Peak Season Availability, Summer time May (Memorial Day) through September (Labor Day):
Available to work four full shifts.
Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours, i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts, nights, weekends and Holidays.
Seasonal Role
May be scheduled up to 40 hours based on business need
Compensation
17.75 per hour
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
FREE park admission
Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
Scholarship opportunities EEO Employer SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
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What You Get To Do As an Educator, you’ll make a significant contribution to our overall guest experience by helping to educate park guest, school groups, camp participants, and private groups about animal conservation. In all you do, you’ll enthusiastically represent SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality. You will also:
Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high energy level, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job
Demonstrate high quality guest service skills, and represent animal programs effectively
Demonstrates flexible group leadership, and deliver high profile animal programs
Maintains and enforces the safety of guests and animal exhibits throughout the park
Conduct informative and fact-based animal presentations and interact with guests of all ages
Conduct guided tours for public guests and private groups to include VIP tours and PR groups
Teach Education Programs, including Field Trips, Camps, and Sleepovers and Group Camp
Represent department and market education programs at In-Park and Off-Site events
Monitor guest and animal safety
Fulfill primary responsibilities of all preceding job descriptions and perform other duties as assigned
Multilingual a plus
What It Takes To Succeed
At least 18 years old
High School diploma or equivalent required; Education, Recreation, Early Childhood Development, Biology, Zoology and/or related college coursework preferred.
Prior experience working with children
Valid state driver’s license
Able to demonstrate strong verbal communication skills and enthusiastically share a passion for the environment with our guests
Demonstrate high quality guest service skills, and ability to speak knowledgably about park programs
Able to engage, motivate and interact with children and adults
Proficient in talking on a microphone to large crowds of guests
Able to successfully complete all legal, company, and department training requirements to include, but not limited to, passing required tests and certifications within established timelines
Comfortable being evaluated and accepting feedback
Able to respond quickly to safety issues and practice safe working habits
Available to work varying shifts/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid- and closing shifts; nights, weekends and holidays
Able to maintain composure and objectivity in all situations when interacting with guests
Able to follow all park and departmental policies and procedures
Able to stand and walk for an entire shift
Able to lift, push and pull 25 pounds
Able to work in all weather conditions
Able to work indoors/outdoors with or without A/C for entire shift
Willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
Availability Peak Season Availability, Summer time May (Memorial Day) through September (Labor Day):
Available to work four full shifts.
Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours, i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts, nights, weekends and Holidays.
Seasonal Role
May be scheduled up to 40 hours based on business need
Compensation
17.75 per hour
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
FREE park admission
Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
Scholarship opportunities EEO Employer SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
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