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Dog Trainer (Head Trainer)

Supreme K9
Union, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2024 CLOSED ON 1/26/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Trainer (Head Trainer) position at Supreme K9?

Supreme K9 Training is seeking a Head Dog Trainer with professional dog training experience. Candidates must have prior experience working directly with all types of dogs (puppies, reactive, aggressive, etc) and interacting with dog owners in a private setting, as well as experience teaching group classes.

Responsibilities:

  • Training dogs (individually and as a group)
  • Educate and work with dog owners in hands-on 1-on-1 Private Lessons as well as Group Classes
  • Teach and coach Jr. Trainers
  • Assist with occasional company events
  • Provide client education and promotion of merchandise, fundraisers, and other services
  • Keep legible and up to date training records for each individual client
  • Office tasks such as answering/returning phone calls and emails

Qualifications/Characteristics:

  • Four years of professional dog training experience
  • Balanced dog training philosophy - Non Negotiable
  • Experience with the use of prong collars, slip leads, dominant collars & electronic collars
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to multitask - train multiple dogs at once and walk multiple dogs at once
  • Follow instructions, receptive to constructive criticism, ability to implement change quickly
  • Punctuality - Ready to work at the start of shift
  • Patience
  • Self-starter
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to be on feet for a full day
  • Flexible with working days & hours
  • Fluent in Spanish a plus but not required

Hours:

  • Be available - 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday AND Sunday.
  • Total days working per week will be 5 days - 3 weekdays & weekends

Supreme K9 Training offers our employees the following:

  • Competitive pay
  • Performance-based pay bonuses for hard-working individuals
  • Health Insurance
  • Room for advancement
  • Team-centered work environment
  • An opportunity to expand your dog knowledge

If you have these skills and love working with dogs and their owners, apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

  • dog handling: 4 years (Required)
  • professional dog training: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $21 - $23

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