Agility Training Instructor

SUMMARY: The Agility Training Instructor must have excellent skills in Agility Training and superlative customer service skills. They will teach group agility training classes in beginning through advanced levels. This person will also conduct private and semi-private training sessions for clients. This person will conduct workshops that focus on agility training skill development.  They are accountable for accomplishing department goals, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and supporting the mission, goals and philosophy of Marin Humane.

HOURS: Part time/non exempt – 6 hours per week

SALARY:  $21.87/hr to $24.30/hr (G8)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

AGILITY TRAINING

• Teach group agility training classes for up to eight clients and their dogs.
• Contact clients and answer questions as time permits before and after class.
• Review homework and skills and introduce new exercises and skills each week
• Ensure that the teaching space is set up appropriately before class and is cleaned up with all equipment put away after class
• Send follow-up emails to class clients; Recap new skills and provide training tips and reminders.
• Optionally include links to other training sources, including video, as well as handouts or other reference material
• Consult with clients regarding “next class” options that are best suited to their skill level and dog’s behavior

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING

• Supervise and work with Dog Training Assistant volunteers (DTAs); Explain equipment needs for each weekly class.
• Ensure that DTAs are integrated into the training instruction and practice and are viewed as part of the training “team.”
• Provide feedback to DTAs regarding their assistance with class operations and clients.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Understand, support, and articulate organization's policies and philosophies to the public in a positive and effective manner
• Promote and emulate exemplary customer service by providing courteous, prompt and response service to internal and external customers
• Foster teamwork, creativity and a work culture aligned with Marin Humane mission and values
• Work well with volunteers and provide training in procedures and protocols as needed

CLASS MARKETING

• Collaborate with Supervisor and other instructors to develop, market and promote new classes to the public. Conduct demonstrations and workshops, attend special events, and write articles for Marin Humane and outside publications.

TRAINING, SCHEDULING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT

• Develop teaching skills through internal instructor-training sessions, as well as outside continuing education, which may include reading published material, watching videos, and attending workshops and seminars
• Collaborate with Supervisor and other Instructors to develop and refine curriculum and enhance the class experience for clients and their dogs
• Collaborate with Supervisor and other Instructors to develop class schedules

SAFETY, SECURITY, AND CONFIDENTIALTY

• Demonstrate a commitment to a high standard of safety and compliance with safety laws and Marin Humane’s safety policies
• Report safety violations and potential violations to supervisory or management peronnel
• Maintain assigned files and records in compliance with records retention policies and procedures
• Handle sensitive, private, and personal information in a confidential manner

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and frequently required to walk and stand; this position involves a regular amount of repetitive motion of hands and wrists; the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; the employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift, move, pull and/or push up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The employee should have no known allergies to animals that would prevent him/her from performing the duties as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles (i.e. pet dander) and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Willingness to work outside normal business hours; weekend time commitment is mandatory for this position. The employee regularly works in a variety of environments including outdoor events, public and private indoor spaces and may be exposed to elements consistent with these environments.

BENEFITS:

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES (AT LEAST 30 HOURS/WEEK):

• Medical/Vision Plan
  - Kaiser HMO
• Dental Plan
  - Includes Orthodontia for dependent children
• Domestic Partner Coverage Available (Medical and Dental plans)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

ALL REGULAR EMPLOYEES (AT LEAST 20 HOURS/WEEK):

• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holiday/Personal Days
• Paid Vacation
• Sabbatical Leave

ALL EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY):

• Paid Sick Leave

Salary : $22 - $24