Animal Shelter, Behavior and Training Coordinator

Davis County Government•Kaysville, UT

2d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Care of Davis County is currently hiring for a full-time Animal Behavior and Training Coordinator in Fruit Heights, Utah. This position is responsible for the enrichment, behavior modification, and training of animals and staff at the Davis County animal shelter. Implements behavior management plans for animals in our care, provides training and enrichment activities to enhance animals' adoptability and well-being, assists with adoptions by ensuring proper matches with potential adopters, and provides ongoing behavioral support and guidance to staff, volunteers, and adopters.

Requirements

High school graduation (or equivalent) plus three (3) years of full-time employment as a professional animal trainer, shelter behavior specialist, or animal behavior consultant in an animal shelter environment; an acceptable combination of related education and experience may be considered.
Certification in animal behavior or dog training from a recognized, credible certifying body is required.
Preferred credentials include: IAABC (e.g., CSB-D, CSB-C, CDBC, CCBC, or Accredited Shelter Trainer)
Preferred credentials include: CCPDT (e.g., CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, or CBCC-KA)
Preferred credentials include: KPA (KPA-CTP)

Nice To Haves

Preference given for prior government or public sector work experience
Passionate about animal welfare
Solid understanding of animal behavior, training, and enrichment techniques.
Skilled in safely handling animals of various temperaments
Can develop and implement behavior management plans tailored to individual animals.
Proactive in assessing behavior and creating training opportunities to improve adoptability.
Excels in communication, working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and adopters, while also maintaining composure under challenging circumstances.
Demonstrates flexibility, accountability, and a strong commitment to supporting the overall well-being of shelter animals.

Responsibilities

Implements in-house animal training programs using positive reinforcement training methods
Evaluates animals and develops and implements behavior plans.
Trains staff and volunteers about animal behavior and positive reinforcement training methods
Enters and maintains notes electronically; maintains training records and working files as assigned.
Offers pre- and post-adoption support services regarding behavior and training.
Manages groups of dogs in playgroup with various behavior dynamics to assess behavior and training needs
Educates potential adopters about animal behavior and training methods used at Animal Care of Davis County
Provides community outreach on animal behavior through pre- and post- adoption services, public workshops, information materials, classes and participation in special events.
Assists in the creation of educational handouts and resources for members of the community on humane training techniques as needed.
Trains animals in front of the public and assists members of the public in having safe, educational, and entertaining animal interactions during those training sessions.