Job Description
Job DescriptionSummary: Responsible for training dogs as part of Central Barks Group Classes, and Training Tutor PLUS. Approximately 50% of your time will be standing on your feet running group classes and/or training individual dogs. 20% will be administrative including fielding enrollments, scheduling, taking payments, and various reporting. 20% will be spent on general cleaning of the training facility areas and equipment. 10% will be spent interacting with parents, including before and after classes, to promote other Central Bark services including Enrichment Day Care, Sleepover, Stay & Play, Grooming, and suggesting high-quality training tools and supplies available for purchase in the Market area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Training dogs and enriching dogs lives according to the latest science-based dog behavior and training knowledge to further our mission of providing Whole Dog Care and Enrichment to every dog and family we serve.
- Using force-free, reward-based training methods at all times. Aversive methods may not be used.
- Training and enriching the lives of dogs and people in both individual and group settings.
- Duties and responsibilities may include training dogs on various cues and behaviors, engaging in enrichment activities, playing with dogs, and providing basic care such as brushing, petting, holding, crating, leashing, collaring, clothing (when jackets are needed), applying first aid, feeding, medicating, cleaning up after dogs, etc.
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for dogs and people at all times. These duties may include but are not limited to cleaning up dog waste, sweeping, mopping, dusting, disinfecting, cleaning crates, etc.
- Is directly responsible for providing and documenting the appropriate information about individual dogs and clients under their care including enrollments, payments, scheduling, and sending training report cards to owners.
- Working as a team member with fellow employees and management to provide the highest quality experience for both the dogs and people in their care.
- Ensuring customer satisfaction is consistently obtained.
- Is responsible for other administrative or various duties related to the position as assigned by management.
- Is responsible for reading and knowing all Company Policies and Procedures.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Candidates with pet dog training certifications & education including CPDT, KPA, or other accredited programs & certificates preferred. Previous experience working with dogs and people in a professional setting is preferred. Training sessions and seminars may be scheduled during non-working hours where your attendance may be required.
Physical Skills: Ability to perform a variety of demanding physical activities, including lifting a minimum of 50 pounds (whether it is a bag of dog food, a crate, or a dog), standing for long periods, and enduring extreme outdoor temperatures. Grasping, pinching, and pulling skills are also needed to leash and collar dogs and to navigate them through spaces.
Health: It is required that all employees are current on their Tetanus vaccination.
Language Skills. Ability to read dog information including names, medication, and feeding instructions, schedules, etc. Be able to communicate dog issues with management either via written or oral communication.
Computer Skills: A basic understanding of Windows-based applications is helpful.
Reasoning Ability: An ability to define problems, analyze emergencies, and think on your feet. Many dogs enrolled in training classes may present behavioral challenges that need to be worked through using only reward-based methods. It is the employees job to critically think through these challenges to keep dogs and people safe during individual and group training classes. Reading a dogs body language and behavior and catching key indicators of possible conflict is a must to ensure the safety and well-being of both dogs and people
Compensation:
- 60% of all training fees for services delivered.
- Group Classes will be held on weekday nights from 6 -830pm.
- Private sessions may be conducted after daycare is completed with slots at 430pm and 530pm.
- Training Tutor may be offered during afternoon daycare hours from ~230pm-430pm
- Flexible schedule based on customer demand and trainer availability
- 100% of tips
Central Bark Henrietta, NY | Doggy Day Care (centralbarkusa.com)