Dog Trainer

Opening March, 2024, Zoom Room Nashville-East Dog Training is Nashville’s upcoming, premier indoor dog training gym, canine social club, and retail store. At Zoom Room, we don’t train dogs, we train the people who love them. Our mission is to create a fun and enriching environment where dogs and their owners can learn and grow together using the power of positive reinforcement to build trust and stronger bonds between them. As we expand our presence to Nashville, TN, we are looking for dedicated and passionate Dog Trainers to join our team. Find more information about Zoom Room Nashville-East Dog Training at https://zoomroom.com/location/nashville-east/.

As a Dog Trainer at Zoom Room Nashville-East Dog Training, you will have the incredible opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of both dogs and their owners. Your role will involve teaching a variety of group classes and private sessions, using positive reinforcement training methods and our proprietary curriculum.Classes you would teach include: Obedience, Agility, Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog, Scent, and many more. You would also oversee social activities and events such as playgroups, meet-ups, dog birthday/adoption day parties, game nights, and events that raise awareness and funds for local rescues and shelters.

Requirements:

• Prior experience training your own dog(s) using force-free positive reinforcement methods is required. Experience in professional dog training, behavior modification, or canine-related fields is preferred.
• Passion for working with animals and a commitment to their well-being.
• Experience in retail/sales is preferred.
• Must be team oriented with a dedication to customer service and contributing to a positive work environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with both dogs and owners of all ages and backgrounds, individually and in small group settings.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and customize training techniques accordingly.
• Flexibility to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to move and adjust heavy agility equipment (up to 50 lbs) and be flexible enough to bend down easily to work with small dogs and puppies.
• Knowledge of social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) is preferred.
• Online and in-person training is required, regardless of prior experience. You must have computer access to complete approx. 15 hours of online training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person