Also called: Dolphin Trainer, Sea Lion Trainer
Trains and cares for dolphins, sea lions, and other marine mammals.
Trainers prepare fish buckets at dawn, run training sessions that help with medical exams, lead public presentations, and swim with animals. Positions are highly competitive.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in psychology or biology plus strong swimming skills and internships.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Marine Biology, Animal Behavior.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Training and caring for dolphins and sea lions rests on trust built day by day; that stays deeply human.
Classes: Psychology, AP Biology, Physical education and swimming.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-2011.
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