Dolphin Trainer (fulltime)
CDTC offers since 2004 dolphin assisted therapy to children and adults with special needs. The personalized therapy program is conducting in several languages (mainly Dutch and German). The care for the family is an important part of our therapy concept.
The position:
The dolphin trainer, together with a therapist, strives to make the therapy as special as possible for the patient. The program is conducted in a pleasant and safe working environment where both humans and animals are of equal importance. As a dolphin trainer you are responsible for the daily care of the dolphins. Preparing fish, cleaning – and maintenance duties are also part of your daily job.
We ask:
minimum of 1 to 4 years of experience in training and working with dolphins (or other (sea)mammals
Experience with operant conditioning
Good command of the English language. German and Dutch are recommended
Good swimming skills and is in good physical shape
Do not mind working on weekends or public holidays
Has affinity with special needs people is recommended
The right candidate lives or wants to live on Curaçao, is enthusiastic, creative and a team player with a hands-on mentality. Our new colleague does not mind working in the sun and is highly motivated for the job.
We offer:
An internal training program
A challenging job with a lot of responsibility
Working in a natural setting within an international and young team
Salary and working conditions that are in accordance with the island
Are you interested in becoming part of our dolphin trainer team?
Please send a motivation letter – in English – together with your resume and photo
via email to Jeannette Pot: jeannette@cdtc.info
For more information visit our website www.cdtc.info
