Training Assistant jobs in Rhode Island

Crossbones Dog Academy is a dog training & daycare facility with a unique Day School program that combines daycare and training for dogs and puppies. At this time, we are looking for full-time Dog Training Assistants (40 hours per week) who want to make positive dog training their career. Interested candidates MUST be available to work a set schedule Monday through Friday of either 6:40AM-3:10PM or 10AM-6:30PM, as well as weekday evening availability to attend dog training classes.

Tasks include, but are not limited to, supervising educational playgroups of dogs solo (1-10 dogs) or with one other attendant (10-15 dogs), indoors and outdoors, in all weather and temperatures. This includes cleaning up after the dogs, rewarding dogs for good behavior, gently but firmly interrupting and redirecting dogs engaging in undesirable behavior, taking pictures and videos of the dogs for social media content, and reporting the dogs’ behavior verbally and in writing. Dog Training Assistants also help as needed with filling food-dispensing toys and distributing them to dogs, taking dogs outside for individual potty breaks, and cleaning the facility.

After learning our dog training curriculum hands-on from our training staff and demonstrating understanding, Dog Training Assistants are promoted (with a raise) to Junior Dog Trainers, completing daytime training sessions for dogs in our training programs.

Our team members participate in open and frequent communication in person, over walkie talkies, and digitally through Slack. We're looking for someone we can rely on, a new team member who works hard, has strong communication skills, and who loves dogs AND people. Are you our next team member?

Prior animal-related employment experience is required. This position has lots of room for growth. We have a clear growth trajectory for team members in this position to become fully-fledged Professional Dog Trainers.

Candidates for this position must have...

• 1 year employment experience working with animals, preferably dogs
• Previous experience with clicker training and positive reinforcement dog training
• Passion to learn more about teaching dogs and their owners
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• A strong desire to be part of a team committed to personal and professional excellence. We strive to be great dog trainers, great dog owners, and great people!

Pay is hourly, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full-time employees are eligible for health & dental insurance, a continuing education stipend, tuition assistance for Karen Pryor Academy, and retirement contributions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person