Zoom Room, the area's premier indoor dog training facility, is seeking passionate dog lovers to join our team as full-time or part-time trainers. Our St Pete location is staffing immediately full time and part time positions. For this position we are hiring experienced dog trainer, minimum one year of teaching classes! You must be able to teach group and private obedience classes using positive reinforcement. If you have understanding of agility and dog sports that's a plus! We favor applicants who have an exceptional background in customer service, retail sales, and teaching people. Former teachers, performers, and coaches are encouraged to apply. We need people who can multitask!
Please do not apply if you don't' have experience in teaching classes!
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 the majority of our clients have newly rescued dogs from shelters.
In addition to teaching dog training classes, our trainers are also the first contact for our customers as they use their skills as a trainer to answer the phone and inform prospective customers why Zoom Room is the premiere dog training facility in the area.
Responsibilities include:
- leading group and private dog training classes
- customer service and reception
- supervising social events and playgroups
- maintaining a sparkling clean gym
- retail product sales
- and plenty of head scratches and belly rubs!
Qualifications include:
- experience in positive dog training is a plus, but not required
- love teaching or presenting
- reliable transportation
- exceptional people skills
- attention to detail
- comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- must have a flexible schedule
If you're ready to share your love and positive energy with wonderful dogs and their people, please get in touch.
Open time:
- 10AM-830PM Weekdays, Weekends 830am-6PM
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 38 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Compensation package:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Dog training: 1 year (Required)
- Animal care: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Petersburg, FL 33710 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Saint Petersburg, FL 33710: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person