What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Trainer position at Suburban K9?
Do you love animals? Want to work where your contributions will make a direct impact? Want to work in an employee-owned company with a strong and supportive culture? If so, Suburban K9 has a great position available for you!
Benefits:
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Free company cell phone plan with unlimited talk, text, and data
- Unlimited overtime pay
- Toll reimbursements while driving on the job
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
About the Job:
- Dog training around Chicago and the surrounding northern suburbs (trainers do not report to a facility)
- Local travel necessary
- Starting pay is $24.00 per hour, which increases to $24.75 per hour after the training period
- Crates, dog bowls, cleaning supplies, waste bags and more provided by the company
Qualifications:
- On-the-job training provided, but work or volunteer experience with animals appreciated
- Valid driver’s license and dependable car
- Must be willing, and able, to take 1-2 training dogs into your home at a time
- Must reside in a house or townhouse (no apartments or condos)
- Motivated and excited to learn
Please include both a resume and cover letter. The cover letter is your chance to explain to us the reason you would like to be a dog trainer, and why you would be a good fit for our company.
**DO NOT CONTACT OUR FRONT DESK; they are busy helping customers and booking appointments.**
Mission: Our mission as dog trainers is to create a life for dogs and their owners where both are happy and stress-free.
Diversity & Inclusion: Suburban K9 is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and care, where every employee feels supported and experiences a strong sense of belonging. In doing so, we do not discriminate against someone (applicant, employee or client) because of that person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
About Suburban K9: We have locations around the country and have provided excellent dog training to our clients for over a decade! We specialize in both dog boot camp and in-home training. Our trainers have had various opportunities to train for high profile clients from all over the country, and we have even been featured on Animal Planet.
For more information visit http://suburban-k9.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What are your preferred pronouns?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check?
- Do you have any work or volunteer experience with animals that is not included in your resume? If so, please explain.
- Because trainers are required to bring dogs into their homes, candidates are required to live in a house, townhouse, or duplex for consideration. Do you live in a house, townhouse, or duplex?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $24 - $25