Assistant Dog Trainer for Veteran Therapy Programs

Paws For Purple Hearts; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Paws for Purple Hearts in West Allis, WI seeks an Assistant Trainer to support the training program for service dogs assisting veterans. This feeder role develops hands-on skills under Senior Program Instructor supervision.

You will help with puppies, maintain records, and coordinate with staff for on-site training, seminars, and base access requirements, with opportunities to advance to the Associate Program Instructor.

Qualifications

• AS degree or higher in a related field.
• Volunteer experience with dog/assistance programs desired.
• Two years in human services/mental health preferred.
• One year dog handling/training experience preferred.
• Ability to work with Veterans and active personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Program Instructor in implementing the training program.
• Help develop relationships with stakeholders to sustain the program.
• Support travel to training seminars as required.
• Maintain records and ensure program compliance.
• Contribute to mission and goals of PPH.

Skills

Teaching dogs

Communication skills

Public speaking

Record keeping

Driver's license

Education

AS degree

Certificate in Veterans’ Canine Therapeutic Intervention

Job description

Paws for Purple Hearts in West Allis, WI seeks an Assistant Trainer to support the training program for service dogs assisting veterans. This feeder role develops hands-on skills under Senior Program Instructor supervision.

You will help with puppies, maintain records, and coordinate with staff for on-site training, seminars, and base access requirements, with opportunities to advance to the Associate Program Instructor.