ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Private Training $40.00 / Hour

1-hour training sessions held at our facility with the owner present. Teach the owner how to positively work with their dog to help with any issues they may be experiencing.

• In-Home Training $40.00 / Hour $16.00 / Hour Driving Pay Mileage Reimbursement

1 hour training sessions held at an owner's home with the owner present. Teach the owner how to positively work with their dog to help with any issues they may be experiencing. This position wouldn’t start until at least 1 year after employment.

• Trainer Trains $25.00 / Hour

30-minute training sessions are held at our facility while the dogs are in boarding or daycare. Work directly with the dog on skills the owner has requested. Each daycare session includes a 15-minute follow-up with the owner to discuss how they can continue working with their dog at home.

• Group Class Instructor $30.00 / Hour

Teach basic obedience group classes ranging from puppy preschool to advanced Canine Good Citizen. Direct class assistant(s) to help where needed. Classes are an hour long, with 15 minutes for set up and 15 minutes for clean up.

• Group Class Assistant $17.00 / Hour

Assist in the various group classes with setup, greeting, and check-in; assist the instructor throughout the class; assist clients who are struggling, checkout, and clean up. Classes are an hour long, with 15 minutes for set up and 15 minutes for clean up.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• You must have a passion for working with both people and dogs.
• At least 1 year of experience in a face-to-face customer service position.
• At least 2 years of experience training clients with positive dog training methods.
• Experience handling dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Must be able to navigate Mac Operating Systems

PREFERRED SKILLS

Communication, dog handling, promoting process improvement, reporting, client communication.

Must be friendly and professional. Strong organization, task prioritization and time management skills. Self motivated and able to work without supervision.

Dog training certifications from professional organizations highly preferred (CPDT-KA).

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Position will be hourly. There is potential for hours to increase over time as your clientele develops.
• This position works on Saturdays & Sundays.
• Potential to work at Thousand Hills Pet Resort in the boarding and daycare facility for additional hours if you would like to work full-time.
• Flexible schedule - must be willing to work around clients’ schedules.
• Reports to the Gentle Touch Pet Training Operations Manager.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: https://www.soncarefoundation.org/employment

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Weekends only

Ability to Relocate:

• San Luis Obispo, CA 93401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person