Dog Trainer (Part-time)

EAST BAY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS•Oakland, CA

11d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager of Behavior and Training, the Dog Trainer (part-time) educates clients about dog behavior, care, and positive reinforcement training. Responsible for teaching public dog training classes at the East Bay SPCA Oakland and/or Dublin facility and providing individual private training sessions offered through the SPCA. Provides excellent customer service to clients.

Requirements

High school graduate; CPDT, CTC or equivalent credentials required.
Proven experience teaching public dog training classes; one year minimum is preferred.
Experience in the use of positive reinforcement methods, including appropriate use of humane training products is required.
Requires well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of varying background and cultures by adapting style and tactics to fit the audience.
Must be comfortable speaking with members of the public, in front of groups, over the telephone, and communicating via email.
Individual must be flexible, work well under pressure, be an active problem-solver, and possess a positive attitude.
Competent animal handler.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
Background check and drug screening required.
Must have a valid CA driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Previous shelter work experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Teach public dog training classes on a weekly basis, including puppy and basic obedience classes. If applicable, teach advanced or specialty classes.
Explain and demonstrate positive reinforcement training methods.
Coach individual clients on training techniques, adapting style and tactics to meet the needs of individual clients and dogs.
Communicate with clients enrolled in classes via phone and email in a timely and professional manner.
Distribute class handouts to clients via email.
Participate in coordinating public training class calendar.
Communicate class roster changes to Behavior & Training Team, including the Director and class administrator(s).
Counsel pet owners through private consultations in home and at the shelter.
Provide client education and support as needed.
Acknowledge and greet all clients in a professional and timely fashion, whether in person, email or telephone.
Counsel pet owners via the East Bay SPCA behavior helpline for owned animals and follow ups on adopted shelter animals.
May be asked to assist with behavior modification of shelter animals or assist in staff/volunteer education and training.
Perform all other duties as needed.