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!
What you get to do:
Make a significant contribution to our overall guest experience by helping train and mentor Educators and Instructors; supervise the day-to-day operations of the tour sleepover school field trip and guest education programs; and create a healthy and safe environment for both guests and animals as they interact in programs throughout the all you do youll enthusiastically represent the organization by displaying a positive attitude high level of energy and commitment to quality. You will also:
- Conducts Educator and Instructor performance evaluations and provides coaching
- Participates in staff training.
- Supervises and is responsible for day-to-day operations scheduling and logistics of tour guest school field trip and sleepover programs
- Responsible for opening/closing the Education operations programs as the Duty Manager
- Provide sales leadership in guest service areas including Animal Interaction Center.
- Ensures excellent customer service by responding to customer requirements expectations and needs
- Screens guest feedback with survey results and follows up with questions and concerns
- Monitors and enforces all company and department policies
- Adheres company standards and ACA guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
What it takes to succeed:
- Must be least 19 years old
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent. Some college education is preferred.
- Have a minimum of 3-6 months experience as an informal science educator at a zoological for museum type facility and/or equivalent experience.
- Have a valid drivers license; must have valid drivers license from state of residency with a good driving record
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced guest-centric environment and able to interact and provide quality customer service to guests as needed
- Be able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language and individuals with special needs
- Work well within a team structure
- Be able to sit stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
- Be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs
- Be able to work outdoors exposed to sunny wet and humid conditions.
- Be able to use computer and camp specific programs including MPR Global Reservations Camp Doc Sea Bird and more.
- Previous Education experience strongly preferred
- Must have 5 days of unrestricted availability to include weekends holidays early mornings and late evenings
- Flexibility in working varied hours including nights weekends and holidays
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.
Required Experience:
Manager