What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Dog Trainer position at Zoom Room Dog Training St. Petersburg?
Do you love dogs? Have a passion for people and animals?
If so, Zoom Room St Petersburg, wants YOU to join our energetic, fun loving, dog-obsessed team!
We're more than a dog training center—we're a community built around helping people and their dogs thrive. We believe that quality dog training creates happier, more confident dogs and stronger relationships between pets and their families. Our mission is to educate, support, and empower dog owners while creating a fun, welcoming environment where both people and their dogs can learn, grow, and succeed together.
We use positive reinforcement training and offer group and private classes in obedience, agility, puppy training, playgroups, as well as enrichment classes and workshops. Our motto is "We don't train dogs. We train the people who love them." When we look for new trainers, we're really focused on those with excellent people skills who are articulate communicators. We also prefer applicants who deeply care about making a difference in the community. If you have experience in pet care, veterinary assistance, or related fields, we encourage you to apply.
What you'll do:
- Complete our comprehensive onboarding program, including online learning modules that introduce you to Zoom Room's philosophy, company policies and procedures, customer service standards, and the fundamentals of positive reinforcement dog training.
- Shadow experienced trainers in both group and private classes until you have demonstrated the skills and confidence needed to teach independently.
- Learn and confidently use our computer systems to manage class schedules, memberships, client communications, and daily operations.
- Conduct conversations with prospective clients, educate them on our programs, and confidently recommend the membership or training plan that best fits their goals.
- Build relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service in person, over the phone, through email, and via text messaging.
- Keep the gym, lobby, retail area, and training spaces clean, organized, and welcoming throughout the day.
- Monitor the front desk, answer phones, respond to emails and text messages, and support the day-to-day operations of the facility.
- Participate in ongoing education and training to continue developing your dog training knowledge and professional skills.
Job requirements include:
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move agility equipment multiple times per day
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups and leading high-energy classes and 1-on-1 lessons
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small, close-knit team
- Strong common sense, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to assist with all aspects of facility maintenance, including washing dishes, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out trash, sanitizing training equipment, and keeping the facility clean and welcoming
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed
- BONUS if you have knowledge of dog body language, behavior, and safe dog handling practices
The ideal candidate will have:
- A willingness to continue learning and growing through ongoing dog training education and professional development
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established training protocols
- A genuine passion for animals and a commitment to improving the lives of dogs and their people
- Confidence and professionalism when interacting with clients, prospective members, and members of the public
- The ability to build rapport with strangers and create a welcoming, positive experience for every guest
Store hours are
Monday: 2pm-8:30pm
Tuesday: 10am-8:30pm
Wednesday: 2pm-8:00pm
Thursday: 11am-4:00pm
Friday: 10am-6:30pm
Saturday 9-4pm
Sundays from 10-4 are REQUIRED
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $21.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- What's the most rewarding experience you've had when working with animals?
- Briefly tell me about your experience handling dogs!
- Sundays from 10am-4pm are REQUIRED. Can you work those hours every Sunday?
Experience:
- Dog training: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Petersburg, FL 33710 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21