What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Dog Trainer at Dog Training School position at I Said Sit! School for Dogs?
“I Said Sit!” School for Dogs is seeking an experienced and certified dog trainer to join our team. Our training methods are rewards-based, primarily utilizing positive reinforcement training. We utilize science based training. You must share a common training style.
Apply if you are :
- Certified trainer, experienced with clients and classes.(upper pay range, and we help pay for CEUs to maintain certifications)
- We are open to talented trainers with out certification who are interested in pursuing a certification but you need to have a lot of qualified experience to be considered.
Responsibilities inluding but not limited to:
- Teaching clients in one on one sessions
- Running classes
- Working daily with dogs in day school or boarding for lessons
- Experience with or willing to learn to work with reactive/fearful/anxious/aggressive dogs
- Share and create educational materials
- Keep detailed training records and follow up with clients
- Supervising small playgroups
- Recommending nonaversive retail products
- Helping track and manage facility needs
- Fill in with kennel duties as needed
- Assist in overseeing training department
Qualifications include:
- Understanding of and experience with reward based training of basic obedience
- Experience teaching class and one on one session
- Comfort and interest in behavior cases
- Hand on experience training a variety of dogs
- Ability to get to work on time with reliable transportation
- Excellent people skills
- Hands on experience with training dogs and coaching people
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Work 4 weekdays and 1 weekend shift
Benefits:
- Commission
- Health benefit
- Retirement plan
- Education assistance for dog training certifications, seminars, classes etc
- Employee discounts
About “I Said Sit!” School for Dogs:
“I Said Sit!” School for Dogs has been a well known pillar in the community for over 30 years. Our 5,000 sq ft indoor training facility is busy with new students and we expect this pandemic to keep lots of new puppies coming in for training help.
Join our team and begin helping dogs and their people stay together with dog friendly training methods.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Experience:
- Dog training: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- dog training certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $25