Animal Trainer

Sight & Sound Ministries, Inc.
Branson, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2024

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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