Dog Training Instructor - 8-10 hours per week (Monday/Tuesday)

MSPCA-Angell Careers•Boston, MA

12d•$25 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position working 8-10 hours per week: Monday/Tuesday evenings required, flexibility for other hours a bonus. THE POSITION: Our Dog Training Instructor conducts weekly group training classes and/or private lessons in a positive and professional manner so as to improve the lives of people and their dogs. Duties include following class materials and course curriculum, answering client questions, using behavioral knowledge and experience to shape the behavior of pet owners and their dogs during classroom instruction, filling in for other dog-training instructors as needed, and doing direct training of Angell boarding patients. The pay range for this position is $25 - 50 per hour depending on experience. If you have at least 4 years of experience with teaching group dog training classes, are able to restrain, train and handle dogs humanely, and have a working knowledge of all pertinent animal behavior tools (i.e. clicker, leashes, collars and harnesses) please consider joining the MSPCA-Angell Behavior staff. Physical requirements: Mandatory regular attendance and punctual presence. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to bend, crouch and reach Must be able to lift 50lbs without assistance. We are looking for compassionate, positive, self-motivated and organized applicants who demonstrate excellent judgment, interpersonal skills and the willingness to work with our clients and in a customer- focused manner, and who can integrate with MSPCA Angell Behavior staff. We require applicants to include a cover letter with your application that details your experience with animals. WHO WE ARE: Angell Animal medical Center, founded in 1915, is recognized internationally as a leader in animal medicine and has the reputation as being one of the finest veterinary teaching hospitals in North America. Angell serves the greater Boston and scenic New England area as a primary care facility, a 24-hour emergency hospital, and as a tertiary referral center. OUR BENEFITS: Angell has an outstanding compensation package including Blue Cross health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick and vacation time, generous employee discounts for pet health care and pet food, and free onsite parking.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience with teaching group dog training classes
Able to restrain, train and handle dogs humanely
Working knowledge of all pertinent animal behavior tools (i.e. clicker, leashes, collars and harnesses)
Mandatory regular attendance and punctual presence
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to bend, crouch and reach
Must be able to lift 50lbs without assistance
Compassionate, positive, self-motivated and organized
Demonstrate excellent judgment, interpersonal skills and the willingness to work with our clients and in a customer- focused manner
Integrate with MSPCA Angell Behavior staff
Include a cover letter with your application that details your experience with animals

Responsibilities

Conducts weekly group training classes and/or private lessons in a positive and professional manner
Follow class materials and course curriculum
Answer client questions
Use behavioral knowledge and experience to shape the behavior of pet owners and their dogs during classroom instruction
Filling in for other dog-training instructors as needed
Doing direct training of Angell boarding patients