Share Email Opening Title Dog Trainer  About the Organization Downtown Dog Lounge is not your average doggie daycare! We are a local woman-owned business that grew from very humble beginnings in 2002. We have a proven track record of over 20 years of dedicated experience in this field. Our commitment to hiring the best employees to care for our pups and clients is well recognized in the community. Downtown Dog Lounge was recently awarded as the winner of King 5 Evening Magazine's Best Doggie Daycare in 2021's Best of Western Washington viewer's poll. We have many happy pups, many happy clients, and many devoted employees. At Downtown Dog Lounge (DDL) we provide doggie daycare, boarding, grooming, bathing, training and enrichment for dogs at three (3) locations in the Seattle area: South Lake Union, Elliott, and Ballard. We also have a Dog Bakery in Fremont and a dog-friendly bar with indoor and outdoor dog parks in Ballard called the Dog Yard Bar! We are serious about our business and take pride in a rapid pace work environment where diversity and teamwork are celebrated. Our purpose? We are leaders, delivering peace of mind in a safe environment by caring for every dog as our own. We want our employees to love what they do! Those with a passion for pets, pioneering spirit, high attention to detail, strong organization, strong communication skills, and follow-through are usually the best match for our company and culture. Solid work ethic and integrity is also prized. We are a 24/7 business and let's be honest - some of our jobs may not be very glamorous. If you're a roll-up-your-sleeves person who also understands the important relationships between pooches and their owners, give us a look!   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Position Dog Trainer   Description Downtown Dog Lounge is looking for an experienced dog trainer to join our incredible Ballard team. Even if you have a little experience in dog training, we encourage you to apply, as we can also provide additional training assistance and help with certification. Summary The Trainer works as a contributing member to the overall store operations to help ensure client training needs are supported, employee job training needs are supported and serves as quality assurance for internal operations. This is a visible position, which interacts with many levels of the organization across multiple functions. Starting Wage: $22-$24/hr DOE Why work for Downtown Dog Lounge? Woman owned and operated for over 20 years You get to hang our with our wonderful pooches Bring your own dog to work (up to 2 after 30 days) We offer health insurance to all FT employees after 60 days (medical, dental, vision and life insurance) Opportunity for Bonuses 20% of all merchandise, food, drinks,(at the Yard Bar) and services at all DDL locations and DDL Bakery Opportunities for Growth and Career Advancement Opportunitiy for ongoing training (Dog CPR certification for ex) Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following is a list of general job responsibilities for the Trainer position. This list is not all-inclusive and may be broadened or changed to meet changing business needs. One-on-one obedience training for daycare and boarding dogs Obedience training in a class setting Evaluation of potential new dogs to daycare Training and re-training of new and tenured staff on appropriate handling skills Ongoing quality assurance of dog handling operations Marketing to attract new clients Email and phone correspondence with clients for scheduling and follow up training recaps Ensure client needs are being met and ensure satisfaction of services through effective communication Ensure staff needs are being met through high quality department trainings   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Position Requirements Experience/Education/Certifications Applicants MUST have at least 2 years of previous professional training experience, trainer certification is preferred. Required Skills and Abilities Effective communication skills are critical to this role Strong time management skills Strong client relations skills Well-developed problem solving skills Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) Ability to lift at least 45 lbs. Behaviors Leads by example and exemplifies the DDL Core Values in actions and behaviors Inspires others through their professionalism and work integrity Responds creatively to “continuous change” and steady growth environment Solutions-oriented team player High level of confidentiality and discretion Seeks out information, training, and other resources needed to facilitate continual professional development necessary to be successful in this position Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position Participates in the building and maintaining of a positive and healthy organizational culture   Location South Lake Union   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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