What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Trainer position at Off Leash K9 Training?
Are you looking for a career, not just a job?
Do you love dogs?
Do you love helping people?
Do you possess great customer service skills?
We are a part of the largest dog training company in the country - Off Leash K9 Training, LLC. We are looking to add 2 or more trainers in the Spokane / CDA Area.
This is a demanding and challenging, but very rewarding profession. We need someone that is highly driven to establish professional relationships and be successful.
*Minimum job requirements:
-Must reside in or around the Spokane / CDA area.
- Pass a Background Check
-Must be able to board 1- 2 dogs at your residence for 14 days at a time.
-Teaching the private lesson packages is not required, but you will have the opportunity to take these on. These lessons can be taught in the clients home or local park and we have limits to travel distance.
-Must have reliable transportation and have a valid Drivers License.
-Must have a smartphone.
-Must have basic knowledge with Social Media (Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, etc.). We teach video and photo creation.
-Must complete and pass a 21 day New Trainer Certification process. Training and certification can be held in Spokane or at another Off Leash location including Northern Virginia, at company headquarters, if no current sessions offered in Spokane.
*Day to day requirements:
- Handling, training and caring for small and large breeds from puppy to adult.
- Working with dogs needing behavior modification from anxiety to aggression. (Very limited for newer trainers)
- Daily communication with Owners of dogs in training.
- Interacting with the public in a professional manner.
- Driving in the Spokane / CDA area is needed to perform the job.
- Cleaning of training equipment as needed to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Continuing education and increasing skill in training, both dogs and human. Off Leash K9 hosts classes though out the year you can attend, around the country.
- Attend local PR events.
- Be a team player and work with or assist other Trainers If available.
- Be self motivated!
The ideal Dog Trainer candidate must have:
Strong motivated work ethic, reliable, honest, and most importantly, a passion for dogs. Basic computer skills with the ability to create dog training videos. The ability to work during peak traffic periods during weekdays and weekends. Customer service and communication skills are essential.
**After initial new Trainer Training and Certification, some work with experienced trainers is needed to help grow your skills, however you will have the ability to work independently as your experience and skills grow.
The right person can easily earn $35-70K/year (or more) with some flexibility, and doing something you love!
Salary : $35,000 - $70,000
