Animal Care: Training Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

 Daily animal husbandry ambassador and exhibit animals to include cleaning, diet preparation, feeding, and watering of animals

 Perform regular maintenance of pools and aquariums

 Observe animals for detection of illness or injury and provide a report to the Animal Care Director

 Perform operation and maintenance of animal life support systems and animal facilities

 Sharing coverage of weekends and holidays with other Animal Care staff

 Periodic treatment and administration of medications under the direction of the Animal Care Director and Veterinarian

 Provide effective communication and records maintenance

 Participation in the capture and restraint of animals as directed by management  Perform basic triage and rehabilitation of native wildlife

 Stay current on AZA policies and requirements pertaining to training

 Ensure animal welfare, training techniques, and handling guidelines per organization standards

 Develop, implement, and track species training standard operating procedures for facility animals

 Coordinate animal care and education staff in the training of program animals and creation of training plans during all stages of development and ongoing operations  Educate, motivate, and engage staff in training and enrichment implementation

 Be able to perform as a secondary trainer for all animals, being a primary trainer when assigned

 Formal training is required for this position and will be conducted by the Animal Care Director