Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the health and wellbeing of our population of southern stingrays
• Perform daily husbandry procedures as well as advanced medical treatments under the direction of the Animal Program Manager of the aquatic animal collections at Castaway Cay in The Bahamas
• Effectively deliver the stingray program to guests of all ages that enhance, educate and inspire animal care and conservation
• Deliver exceptional service to guests participating in Castaway Ray’s Stingray Adventure
• Prepare marine life diets while maintaining accurate record keeping
• Perform disease diagnosis, diet preparation, animal feeding, cleaning of animal facilities and equipment
• Facilitate interactive and engaging presentations and the demonstration on how to feed stingrays
• Partner with various teams on Castaway Cay to ensure a great guest/crew experience
• Confidently deliver animal care and conservation information for media
• Facilitate special requests and/or presentations as needed in partnership with Island Operations leadership, Disney Cruise Line Public Affairs and Marketing for media and/or VIP guests
• Integrate the Disney standard of guest service into daily assignments
• Additional duties and tasks designated by leadership, when necessary

Basic Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in The Bahamas
• Previous animal care experience especially elasmobranches
• Proven knowledge of marine life behavior, physiology, general biology, nutritional requirements and reproductive needs
• Demonstrated commitment for conservation and animal care
• Proven guest/public interaction and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and written and verbal communication skills
• Proven attention to detail, accuracy and consistency
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to be on time for scheduled shift and presentation times
• SCUBA certified
• Ability to work well with others in a team-based environment
• Ability to accept change and initiate an action plan
• Ability to work independently and make decisions consistent with the team philosophy
• High school degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology, Aquaculture or Zoology
• Minimum 3 years experience in the field of aquarium husbandry; at least one year at an AZA accredited institution
• Proven leadership/management experience
• Demonstrated commitment to conservation and animal care
• Small boat handling experience
• Advanced dive certifications, Rescue diver, etc.
• Be able to work unsupervised and make decisions consistent with the team philosophy
• Be willing to accept and give feedback to other team members openly

Additional Information:

This role is based on Disney’s private island in The Bahamas, Castaway Cay.

You must:

• Be receptive to island life – living and working on a remote island
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the Island Safety Plan
• Be willing to be appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations

Your Responsibilities:

• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes

Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week upon arriving on the island and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.