Educator Programs
Educator Programs
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Busch Gardens is a place of thrills fun and positive lasting memories. And thats just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team youll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If youre dedicated dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service this is a place for you!
Compensation: $13.50 Ambassadors will be eligible to receive an additional $2.00 per hour shift differential for having completed the DOT process and trained to drive safari vehicles.
What you get to do:
- Implement education school programs/day camps or sleepovers/resident camps and assist with tours in park presentations or other programs as needed.
- Escort or drive guests or campers on tours of the park; providing indepth park and animal information interpreting animal exhibits providing frontline access to attractions and priority seating to select shows
- Lead classroom programs and implement camp curriculum in an effective and timely manner.
- Participate in program duties including activity materials and equipment setup and breakdown classroom setup and cleanup teambuilding exercises and advanced preparation for incoming campers needs.
- Represent the Education department at park and community events promoting education programs to include camp fairs school presentations expos and other events as needed.
- Serve as a positive role model for children and other park guests by adhering to company standards on wardrobe conduct safety cleanliness and timeliness at all times.
- Drive Tour Trucks for Serengeti Safari.
- Perform other duties as assigned based on business need
What it takes to succeed:
- Must be at least 18 years old prefer 21 years old with at least 1 year of college in a Biology/Zoology Education or Environmental Science degree program
- Must have a valid Florida Drivers License and able to meet company driving guidelines
- Communicate professionally and effectively with ambassadors and guests
- Must be able to lift push pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
- Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights if needed
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying Florida weather to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes dust odors and cold/heat temperature extremes
What else is important:
- Able to kneel squat bend floorto waist/waisttooverhead reach overhead simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks(use of tools/keyboard/writing)
- Perform all cleaning duties; including use of cleaning chemicals
- Work a flexible schedule/hours based on business need to include opening mid and closing shifts; nights weekends and holidays
- Ability to provide outstanding guest service.
- Ability to work individually and/or within a team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computers and Microsoft programs.
- Strong leadership qualities are a must with good oral and written communication skills.
- Previous related experience with education programs and working with children preferred.
The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun fastpaced 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
