Provide excellent customer service to guests who visit our alligator park, making a connection with people in a fun and entertaining way. Learn about American alligators and use this knowledge to engage with guests to give them a once-in-a-lifetime memory of their time at Gator Beach. Assist with day-to-day operations of the park, including cash register operations, our photo studio, and handling juvenile alligators in a safe and entertaining manner.

If you are passionate about wildlife, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are ready to embark on an adventure of a lifetime, then we want to hear from you! Join our team and be part of something truly extraordinary. Apply now and let the gator adventures begin!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

· Greet guests in a prompt, friendly and courteous manner. Focuses on providing guests with a positive Gator experience.

· Learn information about alligators through our Gator Beach Training system (no prior knowledge required)

· Create a personal connection with every guest and be able to have a conversation with people visiting the park.

· Operate Cash register and Photo Studio

· Undergo training on how to perform guided tours and Gator Shows for the public.

· Care for our alligator family with passion and dedication, ensuring the health and well-being of all the animals.

· Promotes active selling by emphasizing picture taking with alligators.

· Follows all Gator Beach safety and operating procedures.

· Complies with all Fudpucker’s policies and procedures as per the Employee Handbook.

· May assist others and perform other appropriate duties and routines as requested by the Gator Beach Manager and/or other management personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must possess excellent customer service skills including pleasant and friendly demeanor.
2. Knowledge of Gator Beach safety and operating procedures.
3. High school graduate or equivalent desired. Local regulations may require additional courses or certifications.
4. Must be able to communicate and understand the primary language of the work location and understand the primary language of the guests who typically visit the work location.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

1. Must be able to exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to four hours in length.

2. Must be able to work at least 8 hours without a break.

3. Must be able to stoop, bend, and stand for long periods of time.

4. Must have the ability to lift gators weighing up to 30 pounds frequently, following all safety procedures, and carry them up and down stairs.

5. May be exposed to wet floors, noise, and temperature extremes.

6. May be required to perform diverse physical tasks

What you can expect to receive from Gator Beach

Receive the Best Training Available Anywhere: Learn everything imaginable about alligators and their habitats.

Develop LIFE SKILLS that you will take with you through the rest of your life!

Receive Automatic Wage Increases with completion of each Level of our Multi-Level Training System.

Great Wages and Benefits: Receive PAYCHECKS EVERY WEEK

Receive Performance Based Rewards

Receive Vacation if you stay for at least one year.

Receive Sick Leave if you join management and get a salary.

Enjoy Access to Health Insurance Benefits

Enjoy Employee Health and Well-Being Support Programs

Get 50% Discount on Food and Free Soda & Tea at Fudpucker's When You Work (and even more discounts on merchandise, food, & drinks when you are not working)

Take Advantage of Several Different Employment Opportunities:

Career Advancement Opportunities, or...

Seasonal and Part-Time Work (if that's all you want... that's okay, too)

Enjoy a Family Oriented Environment:

Majority of customers are in families and bring their children to Gator Beach and Fudpucker's

Multi-Generation Customer Base (Grandparents who had been here as kids return with their grandkids)

Join a Strong and Enduring Employee Culture

A Core Staff with Decades of Employee Tenure

Lots of Parties (Employee Appreciation, End-of-Season, Christmas... well, you get the idea)

You will Make Life-Long Friends (GUARANTEED!)

Be good and become a Fudpucker VIP (Very Important Pucker)

Access to Managers and Owners who actually "listen" to Employees (well... most of the time, anyway

Join a VERY SPECIAL TEAM

Locally Owned & Operated (i.e. this isn't one of those "BIG" corporations)

Join thousands of employees who came before and continue to return...

Be part of a Fixture in this Area's History and (if you want) meet the founders and owners of the Company (they're okay...)

Help Support meaningful stuff:

Animal Conservation (specifically... Alligators)

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Local School Systems (Field Trips and Honor Roll Awards)

Off-Site Gator Shows for elderly, conservation, and school destinations.

Arts Programs and Other Non-Profit Organizations