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Kennel Tech/Trainer Apprentice

Salary: $12hr-18hr. Eligible for additional pay incentives and ability to promote Trainer Level I

Job Description: This position will work primarily in our kennels ensuring all dogs are properly taken care of, cleaning and maintaining upkeep of our 10,000sqft training facility. This is an entry level position working under close supervision of senior staff with the ability to opt for entry level trainer.  This position has the potential to lead to a Trainer Level I Position which involves training our the dogs in our boarding. This position can also lead to Trainer Level II and III which involves teaching and coaching clients.

Because of the constant interaction with customers, excellent written and verbal communication skills are a necessity. Also, the technician must have excellent customer service skills, as excellent customer service is one of Sit Means Sit Raleigh primary goals.

Experience is preferred but not a prerequisite.

Duties:

  • Keeping all kennels clean and disinfected.
  • Cleaning and disinfecting the entire facility.
  • Greeting clients and assisting intake process.
  • Assist Senior Trainers in private lessons and group classes.
  • Assisting in off-site marketing events
  • Always maintaining a professional appearance and attitude when in public representing Sit Means Sit (including when in a branded vehicle or wearing branded attire).
  • Continue to improve training skills and knowledge.
  • Practicing safe handling practices to ensure client, dog, personal and public safety.
  • Reinforcement of training completed by Senior Trainers
  • Helping to maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
  • All other duties deemed necessary to provide safe, happy, confident, obedient dogs in a safe and productive working environment.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Must be at least 18yrs of age
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • High School Degree or Equivalent
  • Team player with great interpersonal skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Self-Motivated

Preferences:

  • Desire to work in the pet industry
  • Excellent history of communication skills
  • Experience with dogs with diverse temperaments
  • Experience teaching or leading others