Professional Dog Trainer

Off-Leash K9 Training LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Off-Leash K9 Training LLC in Montgomery, Alabama, is looking for a dedicated Dog Trainer to enrich the bond between dog and owner. This role involves promoting a comprehensive training curriculum, capturing and editing training videos, and maintaining daily communication with dog owners.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, reliability, and a passion for dogs. Potential earnings start at $50,000 annually and can rise to $70,000 after the first year, depending on personal drive.

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire and motivate yourself and others.
• Comfortable working with large dogs, including aggression cases.
• Sales and marketing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote and instruct dog-training curriculum.
• Update dog owners daily on training progress.
• Capture engaging dog training videos and images.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Honesty

Passion for dogs

Motivation

Computer skills

Video editing

Sales understanding

Job description

Overview

Become a Dog Trainer for the globally recognized dog training business, Off Leash K9 Training. You will play a vital role in our dog-training family. You must be genuinely committed and interested in enhancing communication and teamwork between dog and owner while providing a fun (and safe) training environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote and instruct our complete dog-training curriculum
• Update Board and Train owners on a daily basis
• Regularly capture and post engaging images and videos for social media
• Regularly handle large dogs (lift, help into positions, etc)
• Safely and comfortably working hands-on with aggression and anxiety cases
• Create engaging before/after videos comparable to those seen on our YouTube channel
• Keep 2+ dogs in your home for our 2-week Board and Train program
• Safe and reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, reliability, honesty, and a passion for dogs
• The ability to inspire and motivate yourself and others
• Computer skills and the ability to utilize Google Drive programs, Facebook, and other common software
• Camera and computer skills with the ability to capture and edit dog training videos (we teach video editing techniques, but general competency skills are required for long-term success)
• Sales and marketing experience and/or understanding

Availability

• The ability to work during peak traffic periods during weekdays and weekends
• A flexible schedule and the ability to chip in when work flow or your local team of trainers needs more help
• Schedule has a ton of flexibility, all while doing something you love!
• Occasional travel

Trainer Certification

• Must be able to attend and pass a 30-day unpaid certification course in Sweetwater, TN, before you will be released to work with clients one-on-one. (Lodging will be provided)

Compensation

• The right person can earn $50,000 annually to start, earning upwards of $70,000 annually after year one
• Earning potential varies based on trainer’s personal drive

To Apply

• Please follow directions
• Due to the volume of applications, NO PHONE CALLS
• For consideration, please email your resume and cover letter to [e-mail]
• Your cover letter should detail WHY you want to work for Off Leash K9 Training, with an explanation of how your work experience applies to the work you would do for OLK9, clarifying any experience that may not appear as obviously relevant on your resume