Description
Do you love dogs and helping people have the best relationship with their pet? At Sit Means Sit, we offer our clients the opportunity to enhance their quality of life with happy, obedient and confident dogs. You can join this mission in the role of a full-time or part-time Apprentice Dog Trainer/Kennel Tech.
Professional Dog Training Experience not required, but previous experience working in a dog-handling environment, and working with dogs of a variety of temperaments IS REQUIRED. Dog-handling can be very physical, so you must have the capability to handle large, strong dogs. Attention to detail and repetitive training tasks is a fundamental aspect of the position.
We are looking for a motivated and people-oriented person to help with the daily care and training of dogs and attention to detail on facility maintenance. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of responsibilities, working with all types of dogs and clients.
Pay rate is $12-15, depending on experience with training/dog care employment. Pay rate will increase as skill levels are achieved.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Successful completion of the Sit Means Sit training program is required for all trainers
Adhere to company methods, curriculums, and training philosophy
Facility cleaning and maintenance as assigned, and according to company standards
Work alongside other dog trainers to achieve training goals that were set by the company and the client
Working with the dogs-in-training for multiple sessions per day
Follow all policies and procedures
Work with trainers and provide assistance and training as needed
Administrative and customer service duties as needed
Assist in other areas of facility as needed
Multi-task between training dogs, documenting training sessions, facility maintenance, and interacting with clients
Build strong, trusting relationships with new and existing clients
Requirements:
Available to work as early as 7:00 AM and/or as late as 9:00 PM, including weekends and holidays, based on schedule, which adapts as needed. Scheduled hours are subject to change
Experience with training of personal or client dogs is required
Employment consistency and commitment required (no more than three jobs in the last five years)
Must be willing to train and/or be temporarily assigned to either of the two San Antonio-area facilities, as needed
The Ideal Dog Trainer Candidate will have the following skills:
Strong customer service skills
Comfortable with performing detailed tasks and repetitive training techniques
Be comfortable working with dogs with issues such as resource guarding, separation anxiety, fear-based behaviors, dog reactivity/aggression
Capability of handling dogs of 100+ pounds
Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
Cibolo, TX 78108 (Required)
Work Location: In person