Educator, Associate | Part-Time | SeaWorld San Diego

About the role

As an Educator, you’ll make a significant contribution to our overall guest experience by helping to educate park guests, 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.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically represent 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.
• Demonstrate flexible group leadership and deliver high-profile animal programs.
• Maintain and enforce 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, including VIP tours and PR groups.
• Teach Education Programs, including Field Trips, Camps, Sleepovers, and Group Camp.
• Represent the 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.

Requirements

• 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 knowledgeably 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, including 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.
• 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 an entire shift.
• Willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
• Multilingual a plus.

Schedule

• Available to work four full shifts.
• Available to work varying shifts or hours based on business need, including opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

19.00 USD per hour

Benefits

• Free park admission.
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends.
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways.