Aspiring Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Apprentice

Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 99,187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly workplace

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b)

Job summary

Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) offers a paid, three-year Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Apprentice Program on our San Rafael, CA campus, with direct mentorship and intense on-the-job training. You will learn how to train dogs and clients, support teams in the field, and assess applicants alongside qualified instructors in alignment with national standards.

You may travel to visit clients in their homes for additional training and evaluation, and you should enjoy outdoor work while clocking miles

Qualifications

• Experience as Kennel Technician at GDB or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Ability to safely handle a variety of large-breed dogs.
• Current driver license and insurability at non-risk rates.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Train dogs and clients, support teams in the field.
• Assist with matching dogs to clients and evaluating progress.
• Travel to visit clients' homes for additional training and evaluation.

Skills

Kennel technician experience

Dog handling

Valid driver’s license

Flexible availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) offers a paid, three-year Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Apprentice Program on our San Rafael, CA campus, with direct mentorship and intense on-the-job training. You will learn how to train dogs and clients, support teams in the field, and assess applicants alongside qualified instructors in alignment with national standards.

You may travel to visit clients in their homes for additional training and evaluation, and you should enjoy outdoor work while clocking miles