dolphin trainer
Marine mammal instructor
A dolphin trainer is a person who works with dolphins in captivity, teaching them behaviors for entertainment, research, or therapy programs.
The job combines animal husbandry with behavioral conditioning, typically using positive reinforcement techniques: She's been a dolphin trainer at the aquarium for fifteen years.
The role requires swimming ability and knowledge of marine mammal care.
- marine mammalWarm-blooded ocean dweller
- marineRelating to the sea
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- SeaWorldMarine mammal theme park
- water showChoreographed aquatic display
whistle · positive reinforcement · wetsuit · wet suit · flipper · pool · tricks · handler · jump · splash · fish · reward · tank · hoop · show · animal behavior · hand signals · mammal
- trainerscoach, instructor, fitness coach, strength coach, conditioning coach
- animal workersveterinarian, vet, pet groomer, zookeeper, zoo curator
- water workerslifeguard, diver, fisherman, sailor, dock worker
- maritime jobssailor, captain, first mate, seaman, fisherman
- green careersconservationist, ecologist, environmental scientist, wildlife biologist, marine biologist