What are the responsibilities and job description for the Puppy Pre-School Trainer position at Wagsworth Manor Pet Resort?
Wagsworth Manor Pet Resort, located in Malvern, PA, is looking to expand its current dog training program and is seeking a high energy and highly motivated Puppy Pre-School Trainer to join its team! We are the Philadelphia area’s premier pet care facility and provide “A luxury retreat for the furry elite” through our high quality Pet Boarding, Dog Daycare, Pet Grooming, and Dog Training services.
Our culture is fast-paced and one of high standards, professionalism, and an unrelenting commitment to providing the best experience for our guests. Our Puppy Pre-School Trainer will lead our S.T.A.R. Puppy Class/Puppy Daycamp. They will oversee our puppies enrolled in this program who come in for a day of learning, exercise and fun specifically designed for the needs of a puppy and go home with positive, lifelong skills - and friends!
This is a great position for someone interested in a career as a Professional Dog Trainer. The Puppy Pre-School Trainer will not only gain professional experience working with dogs, but also work closely with our Professional Dog Trainer!
Position Summary:
Our Puppy Pre-School Trainer is responsible for:
- Providing all-around exceptional customer service & representation of our brand
- Promoting, instructing, and conducting all daily puppy training tasks, classes, and sessions
- Coming up with solid training schedules based on dogs enrolled, size, and temperament
- Training puppies on obedience skills; crate training, name recognition, basic cues, impulse control, and more!
- Completing socialization/exposure training, which properly introduces them to a wide variety of sights, sounds, and surfaces that they will encounter throughout their life.
- Communicating with clients by answering inquiries, coordinating classes, etc.
- Providing detailed client feedback on dogs’ training progress
- Regularly communicate with operations staff on progress of dogs
- Work with management team to identify dogs that could benefit from training
Ideal Candidate will have:
- Knowledge of canine behavior and body language with previous training experience preferred, but not required
- Exceptional communication skills
- Positive can-do attitude
- Strong desire to be the best and grow the business
- Organized & Professional
- Eagerness to grow and learn
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- What is your working availability for this position?
- Are you available to work some weekends?
- Do you hold any dog training certifications, or are currently working toward obtaining one?
Experience:
- Dog handling: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
