Building relationships, community, and especially the bond between people and their dogs. Teach Puppy, basic and intermediate obedience classes. More classes/types of classes TBD.
We are expanding our team and looking for a part-time (20-30 hrs/wk) experienced Dog Trainer. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, creative, and energetic, with the presence to take charge of a room of nervous dog owners. People skills are just as important as dog training at Pet Supplies Plus.
As a Trainer, you will:
- Lead classes of up to 6 dogs and their owners.
- Create a training curriculum with your knowledge and experience.
- Ensure canine and human safety in the facility.
- Build relationships with neighbors to add value and encourage retention.
- Consult with neighbors between classes, getting to know them and their dog(s) to make appropriate recommendations.
- Conduct Evaluations for client prospects with the goal of them purchasing a class.
- Maintain a friendly, positive, non-judgmental attitude. Pet Supplies Plus strives to be a “embarrassment-free zone.”
- Assist neighbors in fitting harnesses and educate neighbors on training tools and applications.
- Keep a tidy and clean training area in our large community room.
- Attend marketing events to grow the business.
- Participate in posting on social media to share the good news about our offerings for neighbors.
- Assist in store tasks as requested during down time from training.
What We’re Looking For:
- Dog training experience. We are open to various backgrounds and experience levels, but you should have a good working knowledge of dog-related topics and the ability to communicate effectively with clients.
- A passion for relationship building training methods.
- A true comprehension of operant conditioning.
- Energy and enthusiasm. Ability to maintain a high level of engagement class after class.
- An open, friendly, and helpful attitude with neighbors and team members.
- A track record of reliability.
- Comfortable working with technology, including our POS system and social media.
- Able to lift 30 pounds.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Willing to submit to a background check.
Benefits:
- A work-life filled with very happy dogs!
- Generous employee discount
- A fun, positive atmosphere
Pet Supplies Plus St. Charles is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, respectful, and rewarding workplace for everyone.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23-28 per hour with commission structure
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person