Pet Training Instructor - Grow Skills, Help Pets

PetSmart; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly

Health & Wellness Benefits

401k Plan with company match

Paid Time off for full-time associates

Associate discounts

Tuition Assistance

Career pathing

Development opportunities

Job summary

A leading pet services company seeks a Pet Trainer responsible for engaging pet parents and delivering training services. You will support pet parents with education about training and create positive experiences during classes. The ideal candidate has retail experience and is accredited in the PetSmart Training Instructor Course. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with a flexible schedule to accommodate evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
• Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences.
• Sell training classes in-store, over the phone, and online.
• Educate pet parents on the benefits of pet training.
• Create a safe environment for classes and store areas.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited PetSmart Training Instructor Course

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

A leading pet services company seeks a Pet Trainer responsible for engaging pet parents and delivering training services. You will support pet parents with education about training and create positive experiences during classes. The ideal candidate has retail experience and is accredited in the PetSmart Training Instructor Course. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with a flexible schedule to accommodate evenings and weekends.