Senior Trainer of Penguins

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Ski Dubai is looking for a further Senior Trainer of Penguins for its exciting and successful project in the United Arab Emirates.

Joining an experienced International team the Senior Trainer will be responsible for the daily management of staff, daily husbandry, penguin training and leading all high quality penguin presentations


Key Tasks:

• Operate daily training of penguins regarding daily march, feeding and photo sessions with the public
• Evident knowledge of effective training techniques, applications, and tools
• Assist in penguin husbandry and cleaning
• Maintain daily training records
• Interact with the public with ease and have good communication skills
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Zoology or related field or equivalent experience
• At least 4 years of training experience, preferably with marine mammals

Key Competencies:

• All aspects of maintaining an animal population
• Good organizational skills
• Strong computer skills leading to reporting structure
• Strong leadership skills
• Daily staff supervision and team dynamics
• Strong staff motivational skills
• Staff development
• Theater or public speaking experience
• Problem solving skills / able to take decisions
• Communication between departments and facilities
• Working with water/air quality analytical equipment

Typical Physical Demands:

• Be able to lift 50 lbs. to shoulder height
• Carry materials, transport boxes, buckets, etc. throughout the facility
• Standing, walking for long periods in a cold environment

Package:

An exciting package is on the offer with benefits.

Previous applicants may re-apply

If interested please forward your resume along with a recent photo to: Peter.Dickinson@maf.ae

Applications will close on the 16th July 2013

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Birds of Prey Trainer/Presenter

 

 

 

 

Birds of Prey Trainer/Presenter

 

 This position is an immediate start for the 2013 season (end 28th October 2013) but may lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will be experienced in all aspects of bird of prey husbandry, be competent in training and flying a variety of different raptors for display purposes (owls, buteos, falcons, vultures, kites and eagles) and be able to present daily flying demonstrations to the public throughout our busy summer season.
Applicant must be smart in appearance and willing to work as a member of a team to ensure that the department functions to a high standard, they must be fully flexible regarding days off and willing to work weekends and bank holidays. A full driver’s licence is required and a LANTRA beginning Falconry award is preferred but not essential.

 Salary is negotiable. Please complete the on line application form and email your c.v. to margaret@blairdrummond.com

 

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BIRD TRAINER

 

BIRD TRAINER

 £15307 - £20169

Based at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire

 

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is currently looking for a trainer/presenter for its dynamic and high-profile, natural behaviour displays.  Working with a diverse range of species, ranging from Eagles, Owls, Buzzards and Falcons to Macaws, Amazons and toucan; the successful applicant will work with all aspects of the care, enrichment, training and presentation of the animals used in the displays.  

 

The ideal candidate will have a proven record of flying and training a range of birds of prey, experience of working with trained non-domestic animals, and an appropriate animal management qualification eg ANCMZA or DMZAA.   Good communication skills, enthusiasm and self- motivation are essential.  Preference will be given to those with experience of speaking in public.  You must be presentable in appearance, flexible in your approach, totally reliable, and be able to work effectively both within a team and on your own when the need arises.  You will also need a full driving licence.

 

To apply, please send a full CV including a covering letter detailing your suitability for the above position to: Human Resources Department, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Whipsnade, Nr Dunstable. Beds LU6 2LF or email wzhr@zsl.org 

 

Closing date for applications is:  Monday 18th March 2013

 

 

 

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Raptor-Presenters

Al Hurr Falconry Services has positions available for Bird-Control Falconers to join our existing team in Dubai , the United Arab Emirates .

Applicants are expected to have experience in the field of Falconry.

Al Hurr Falconry Services also has positions available for Raptor-Presenters to perform daily educational demonstrations at the newly proposed Kalba Bird of Prey Centre in the Emirates of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates .

Applicants are expected to have good public communication skills in an open arena and an understanding of the various genus of Raptors.

To express interest and for further information please contact:

info@alhurrfalconry.com

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