We have an immediate opening for Saturdays 8AM-2PM or some portion of that time.
Fur-Get Me Not has an immediate part-time opening for an assistant dog trainer.
Hours and Availability:
- Classes: weeknights 4:30pm-9pm, Saturdays 8am-3pm
Trainer Responsibilities:
- Co-teaches group classes and provides primary assistance to the Lead Trainer.
- Demonstrates ability to commit to a specific day for classes and reliably attends given class on a weekly basis. In addtion, has flexible availability to sub for other trainers when they request help.
- Manage a personal schedule months in advance.
- Internal correspondance with training team members for nightly class wrap-ups, etc.
- We take a collaborate approach when working with our clients. Trainers must be able to work well with each other on a small team, demonstrate flexibility, and be willing to seek out or offer assistance when determining best or alternative behavior paths for the client.
Requirements:
- All candidates should have some previous experience teaching group classes or private training sessions, specifically related to basic manners behaviors.
- Some candidates may also have hands-on experience in behavior-specific (fear, anxiety, reactivity, etc) coaching.
- Candidate should be able to demonstrate a history of skills using positive training methods and promote these methods actively above all other forms of training. We will not hire trainers that train using punishment-based or "balanced training" methods. We only promote positive reinforcement methods.
- Candidates must agree to our core principles and goals, to meet clients and dogs where they are without judgement, and develop a mutual trust of relationship with their dogs.
- Professional and positive attitude with team members and clients. Candidates must equally enjoy working with people as they do with dogs.
- Actively seek continuing education to expand their behavior knowledge.
- May have one of the following credentials:
- CATCH Academy – CATCH Certified Dog Trainer (CATCH CCDT)
- National Association of Canine Scent Work – Associate Nose Work Instructor (ANWI) for nose work specific training only
We're glad you stopped by and we hope you're just as excited about the opportunity to work with animals as we are. If you are a responsible adult, 18 years of age or older, have reliable transportation, own a cell phone, and are good about punctuality and maintaining a schedule, we would love to hear from you. Our hiring process typically takes 1-2 weeks.
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Submit an application.
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Someone will call you to schedule an interview.
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Once the interviews are completed, we will conduct reference and background checks.
If you are offered a position, our HR Department will schedule an orientation to welcome you to the team and create your training schedule.
