Dog Trainer

Ruffgers Dog University; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Discounts on services/products

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement plan (employer contributed)

Job summary

Ruffgers-Bonita Springs is seeking a dog trainer to join our team. This role involves training dogs in daycare enrichment and board & train, teaching classes and private lessons, and creating engaging social media content about training.

You will deliver client reports, support Front of House and Back of House teams, and participate in on-the-job training with clear opportunities for advancement. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• MUST LOVE DOGS!
• Moderate computer skills (our bookings systems are all web-based systems)
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize.
• Friendly, kind and patient.
• Punctual—our trainers are booked and scheduled with lessons and classes.

Responsibilities

• Provide training to our Daycare Enrichment and Board & Train dogs.
• Teach various training classes.
• Teach private lessons.
• Posting pictures and content to social media about training throughout the day.

Skills

Dog training

Customer service

Scheduling software

Multi-tasking

Punctual

Team player

Tools

Web-based booking systems

Job description

Ruffgers-Bonita Springs is looking for a dog trainer to join our team. We are located on 16355 Vanderbilt Dr, Bonita Springs, FL. Our ideal candidate loves dogs, and interacting with them and their owners.

We are a growing company and are always looking for ambitious team members to grow with us. Promotion and growth opportunities available! Additionally, the team shares tips on a monthly basis. On average, it equates to about $1.30 / hour additional pay (not included in advertised base rate pay).

Responsibilities

• Provide training to our Daycare Enrichment and Board & Train dogs.
• Teach various training classes.
• Teach private lessons.
• Posting pictures and content to social media about training throughout the dat.
• Prepare and deliver report cards to clients who received training that day.
• Assist our Front of House Team when needed.
• Assist our Back of House Team when needed.

Qualifications

• MUST LOVE DOGS!
• Moderate computer skills (our bookings systems are all web-based systems)
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize.
• Friendly, kind and patient.
• Punctual—our trainers are booked and scheduled with lessons and classes.

There is on-the-job training for all components of the job!

Benefits

• Pay starts at $14.75/hr during the train-in period. There are increases in pay after the training period. *Experience in the industry / field may increase starting pay.
• Commission pay on classes and private lessons (once trained in).
• Paid Time Off (Part & Full Time)
• Discounts on boarding and daycare services, as well as retail products.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at little cost to you. (*Ruffgers does not contribute to the cost for adding family members to your plans).
• Employer contributed / matching Retirement plan (after 1 year service)
• On-The-Job training for Advancement Opportunities. WE ALWAYS TRY TO PROMOTE FROM WITHIN.
• Quarterly Team Building Events!

Please be aware our trainers are required to sign a non-compete agreement, as we provide all the training to be proficient in this valuable and marketable skill.