Experienced Dog Trainer
Zoom Room, the area's premier indoor dog training facility, is seeking passionate dog lovers to join our team.
We use positive reinforcement training only and offer group and private classes in obedience, agility, puppy training, as well as enrichment classes and workshops. Our motto is: "We don't train dogs. We train the people who love them." So, when we look for new trainers, we're really focused on those with excellent people skills - great, articulate communicators. We also prefer applicants who deeply care about making a difference in the community as many of our clients have newly rescued dogs from shelters.
This position includes teaching in-store group classes and private lessons, overseeing puppy playtime as well as assisting clients in scheduling their classes and helping customers pick out different products to meet their training and enrichment needs. In addition to teaching dog training classes, our trainers are also expected to work some customer service shifts.
Responsibilities include:
- leading group training classes
- conduct one-on-one training sessions with dogs and their owners
- customer service
- supervising social events and playgroups
- cleaning of the gym
- retail product sales
- and plenty of head scratches and belly rubs!
Qualifications include:
- 2+ years experience in dog training
- strong knowledge of dog behavior and training techniques
- exceptional people skills
- ability to work with a variety of dog breeds and temperaments
- reliable transportation
- attention to detail
- availability to include weekends and afternoons/evenings
The ideal candidate will:
- love dogs, but also enjoys working with people
- have customer service experience
- be approachable to constructive feedback and coaching
- have excellent verbal communication skills
- be hardworking, proactive, and dependable
- be a team player
Benefits include:
- store discount
- comprehensive dog training program (we teach you how to train dogs)
- flexible schedule
- opportunities for promotion and advancement
Rate: $15.00-$20.00/hour based on experience.
If you're ready to share your love and positive energy with wonderful dogs, please get in touch and we’ll be sure to answer the additional questions!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.20 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Compensation package:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Application Question(s):
- What training methods do you have experience with and prefer to use in working with dogs and their owners.
Experience:
- dog training: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Atlanta, GA 30328 (Required)
Work Location: In person