231132 Circus Performer or Trainer

Animal Trainers and Zookeepers are excluded from this occupation. Animal Trainers and Zookeepers are included in Unit Group 3411 Animal Trainers and Zookeepers.

• Circus Coach

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

High levels of creative talent, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.

• Creates and performs new circus routines
• Rehearses circus routines and refines skills in activities, such as acrobatics, juggling, stilt walking, and aerial work
• Follows safety guidelines to ensure that routines are conducted in a manner that minimises risk to performers
• Monitors health and wellbeing of circus animals
• May train and teach circus performers and animals