What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Trainer position at Sight & Sound Brand?
Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.
The Animal Trainer assists with the instruction and training of all animals and personnel for Sight & Sound performances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with providing training sessions for cast, handlers, and technicians on safe and effective animal handling and stage blocking.
- Keep accurate training logs for each animal to include training schedules, feeding information, and other details as appropriate.
- Train a variety of animals in multiple behaviors as desired by producing group and speaking into ways to enhance the production.
- Cover for shows when needed to lead or ride in costume.
- Assist in a variety of animal husbandry activities such as feeding, cleaning pens, washing, etc.
Prerequisites:
- Strong understanding of animal behaviors and procedures for training.
- Patient and able to work under pressure.
- Ability to stay organized and keep training logs on animals.
- Equestrian experience preferred.
Education and/or Experience: Minimum High School diploma and/or 2-5 years of animal training required. Equestrian experience preferred.
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