Recently we were doing some interviews in our Dolphin Cove Negril location. I had the pleasure of sitting in on these meetings. Here is what I learned.
To be a great dolphin trainer you need to love animals. This may seem obvious to most however many people like animals however you must love them.
Being a parent helps. This is because you need patients and must not be prone to over reacting.
You must want to learn and grow. This is because you and the dolphin will learn together and grow in both your knowledge and trust for each other.
Much like any animal you need to be able to work with them no matter what you are feeling. Even though the dolphin will know if your not well or not they still want to be with you and will know when your gone.
You need to know how to swim. I guess I don't need to explain this one.
You need to understand that positive reinforcement is the only method that is allowed. A good petting, kind word or tasty fish is much more effective than yelling.
Dolphins are a lot like very smart children. You need to be able to work with them for a long time. Anyone that appears as though they want a job not a career, will not make it.
Above all. You need to love Dolphins. Even if you say you do. We can tell in a very short period what your true intentions are and believe it or not. You will be gone quickly.
So here is my advice. If your interested in a career at Dolphin Cove Jamaica ensure you want just that. We don't offer jobs we offer careers with the ultimate benefit.
