Educator, Associate (Programs)

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!

Applicants must have three days of full availability and the ability to start within 30 days.

What you get to do:

• Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job
• Facilitate educational field trips, school outreaches, virtual programs, and camps for student groups from Pre-K through 12th Grade
• Ensure safety of participants for entire duration of educational programs
• Organize, inventory, and prepare materials for education programs
• Assist with arrival process for field trips, to include directing traffic, crowd control, and processing reservations
• Support Summer Day Camp programs by facilitating camps and carrying out operational logistics as needed
• Staff exhibit positions to ensure safety of guests throughout the park, while conducting informative and engaging microphone presentations as needed
• This position has cash handling & responsible vending duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

What it takes to succeed:

• At least 18 years old
• High School diploma or equivalent required; college coursework preferred.
• Demonstrate high quality guest service skills
• Valid state driver’s license with a good driving record and proof of insurance
• Able to meet company driving guidelines
• 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
• 6 months previous experience working with children preferred
• Able to follow all park and departmental policies and procedures
• Willing to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines, safety, and employment standards.

What else is important:

• Able to stand and walk for an entire shift.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and cold/heat temperature extremes
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing and climb/ascend heights. Climb ladders up to 6' and ascend stairways and reach above shoulders.
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, bending, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing).
• Available to work varying shifts/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid, closing shifts and holidays.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Will perform cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals
• Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

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
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways
  

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.