Educator, Associate (Programs)

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