Dog Trainer Wanted

Portland OR

Description

Taking applications now Plucky Puppy is hiring an experienced dog trainer to teach group dog training classes on weekday evenings and weekends and conduct private training sessions with clients, with an option to board and train dogs in your home. This is an independent contractor positions that can be part or full time. To find out more about Plucky Puppy, please visit our website. Job Description: The lead trainer will teach puppy and adult dog training classes and/or puppy socials with the help of a training assistant. Duties include teaching dog training classes to between four and six dogs and their owners with the help of a training assistant; setting up and breaking down classroom space; managing registrations, vaccination requirements, homework, graduation certificates and prizes; communicating with students about schedule changes and make up classes; answering general dog training questions; etc. Pay and Benefits: Based on experience and qualifications Starting pay for class instruction is $20/hour Starting pay for private and boarding and training is percentage based Plucky Puppy is licensed, bonded, and insured Class materials are provided Opportunity for growth within company Required qualifications: At least two years experience training dogs using positive reinforcement training At least one year experience teaching dog training classes Must be available some weekday evenings between 6:30pm and 8:30pm Must be available on at least one weekend day Must be willing to travel to class locations (NE or SE Portland) Must have cell phone and email access; ability to respond promptly to phone calls or emails Must love dogs and people Impeccable work ethic -- reliable, punctual, organized Ability to follow detailed directions and employ good judgment Respect for the needs of clients (both dogs and people), and willingness to carry out job-specific requests Willingness to use only positive reinforcement training methods Must be able to make 1 year commitment Must be physically able to perform job duties Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and other Plucky Puppy staff Must be able to pass background check and provide professional references Desired qualifications: CPDT certification, Graduate of DogTec, SF SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, NW School of Canine Studies, Animal Behavior College, Karen Pryor Academy, or similar training program Interest and ability to board and train dogs in your home Interest and ability to provide day training Interest and ability to provide private training How to apply: Please answer the following questions in an email to Katrin Greim at [email protected] with the words "Dog Trainer Application" in the subject line. Please attach your resume. Do you meet each of the required qualifications? Do you meet any of the desired qualifications? Please describe your dog training and teaching experience and any relevant education, including self study. What is your availability (days, hours, holidays)? Your contact information and best times to reach you.