East Bay SPCA
Job Details
Level:
Experienced
Job Location:
Oakland Adoption Center - Oakland, CA 94621
Position Type:
Part Time
Salary Range:
$30.00 - $35.00 Hourly
Under the direction of the Manager of Behavior and Training, the Dog Trainer (part‑time) educates clients about dog behavior, care, and positive reinforcement training. Responsible for teaching public dog training classes at the East Bay SPCA Oakland and/or Dublin facility and providing individual private training sessions offered through the SPCA. Provides excellent customer service to clients.
Qualifications
High school graduate; CPDT, CTC or equivalent credentials required.
Proven experience teaching public dog training classes; one year minimum is preferred.
Previous shelter work experience is highly desirable.
Experience in the use of positive reinforcement methods, including appropriate use of humane training products is required.
Requires well‑developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of varying background and cultures by adapting style and tactics to fit the audience.
Must be comfortable speaking with members of the public, in front of groups, over the telephone, and communicating via email.
Individual must be flexible, work well under pressure, be an active problem‑solver, and possess a positive attitude.
Competent animal handler.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
Background check and drug screening required.
Must have a valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
Teach public dog training classes on a weekly basis, including puppy and basic obedience classes. If applicable, teach advanced or specialty classes.
Explain and demonstrate positive reinforcement training methods.
Coach individual clients on training techniques, adapting style and tactics to meet the needs of individual clients and dogs.
Communicate with clients enrolled in classes via phone and email in a timely and professional manner.
Distribute class handouts to clients via email.
Participate in coordinating public training class calendar.
Communicate class roster changes to Behavior & Training Team, including the Director and class administrator(s).
Counsel pet owners through private consultations in home and at the shelter.
Provide client education and support as needed.
Acknowledge and greet all clients in a professional and timely fashion, whether in person, email or telephone.
Counsel pet owners via the East Bay SPCA behavior helpline for owned animals and follow ups on adopted shelter animals.
May be asked to assist with behavior modification of shelter animals or assist in staff/volunteer education and training.
Perform all other duties as needed.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an animal shelter environment at Oakland and Dublin facilities with exposure to seasonal outdoor conditions.
Must be comfortable handling dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages.
Weekend work required; must be available to work evenings and holidays as needed.
Animal contacts and related injuries, including bites and scratches, may occur.
Noise exposure varies and often includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations.
Animal waste contact, smells and visual exposure are prevalent.
Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs. alone and >35 lbs. with assistance, if necessary.
Frequent walking, bending and stooping.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Level:
Experienced
Job Location:
Oakland Adoption Center - Oakland, CA 94621
Position Type:
Part Time
Salary Range:
$30.00 - $35.00 Hourly
Under the direction of the Manager of Behavior and Training, the Dog Trainer (part‑time) educates clients about dog behavior, care, and positive reinforcement training. Responsible for teaching public dog training classes at the East Bay SPCA Oakland and/or Dublin facility and providing individual private training sessions offered through the SPCA. Provides excellent customer service to clients.
Qualifications
High school graduate; CPDT, CTC or equivalent credentials required.
Proven experience teaching public dog training classes; one year minimum is preferred.
Previous shelter work experience is highly desirable.
Experience in the use of positive reinforcement methods, including appropriate use of humane training products is required.
Requires well‑developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of varying background and cultures by adapting style and tactics to fit the audience.
Must be comfortable speaking with members of the public, in front of groups, over the telephone, and communicating via email.
Individual must be flexible, work well under pressure, be an active problem‑solver, and possess a positive attitude.
Competent animal handler.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
Background check and drug screening required.
Must have a valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
Teach public dog training classes on a weekly basis, including puppy and basic obedience classes. If applicable, teach advanced or specialty classes.
Explain and demonstrate positive reinforcement training methods.
Coach individual clients on training techniques, adapting style and tactics to meet the needs of individual clients and dogs.
Communicate with clients enrolled in classes via phone and email in a timely and professional manner.
Distribute class handouts to clients via email.
Participate in coordinating public training class calendar.
Communicate class roster changes to Behavior & Training Team, including the Director and class administrator(s).
Counsel pet owners through private consultations in home and at the shelter.
Provide client education and support as needed.
Acknowledge and greet all clients in a professional and timely fashion, whether in person, email or telephone.
Counsel pet owners via the East Bay SPCA behavior helpline for owned animals and follow ups on adopted shelter animals.
May be asked to assist with behavior modification of shelter animals or assist in staff/volunteer education and training.
Perform all other duties as needed.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an animal shelter environment at Oakland and Dublin facilities with exposure to seasonal outdoor conditions.
Must be comfortable handling dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages.
Weekend work required; must be available to work evenings and holidays as needed.
Animal contacts and related injuries, including bites and scratches, may occur.
Noise exposure varies and often includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations.
Animal waste contact, smells and visual exposure are prevalent.
Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs. alone and >35 lbs. with assistance, if necessary.
Frequent walking, bending and stooping.
#J-18808-Ljbffr