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The Dog Social Club Cooperative
Dog Handler!
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Animal Trainer trains animals to become familiar with human voices and contact, and to respond to commands. Trains dogs to assist people with disabilities. May train animals for a health, competition, or show. May train other animals such as horses, dolphins, and apes.
$44,963 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Dog Handler! The Dog Social Club Cooperative - 4.5 Oakland, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $17.50 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Dog handling Dog walking Bending Pet care facility sanitization Pet care facility disinfecting Full Job Description The Dog Social Club Cooperative is hiring! We are looking to add to both our AM and PM crew! (8 hour shifts are also available after training). The morning shift is from 6:15-11:15 AM. The PM shift is from 2:15-7:15 PM. 25 hours/ week available at minimum. You must be available to work, at least, one weekend day per week. If you aren't available to work on Saturday AND/OR Sunday regularly, please do not apply. You must be at least 19 years old. If applying please list your availability in your cover letter! AM or PM? What days are you available to work? What times are you available to work? To be a dog handler at Dog Social Club you need a strong love of dogs, and an interest in learning dog behavior and playgroup management. No professional dog experience required, but you should be the person who notices the dog before the person walking it. To apply, please send in your resume and a cover letter about why you want to work with dogs and your availability!
Job Requirements:
Standing/walking for 5 hours Comfortable with dogs of all sizes & breeds Able to squat and bend Must work at least one weekend day/ week Over 19 years of age Dog Handler positions start at $17.50 per hour, with an initial bump to $18.41 after 3 months. After 6 months of employment, handlers are eligible for training to higher positions including front desk runner, spa, and overnight with $.50-$1 per hour raises at each stage. Our business is a cooperative, and you are eligible to become a worker-owner after 6 months of employment and successfully passing your dog handler assessment. Worker-owners receive a share of our annual profits, and contribute to decision making of the business. All full time employees past their probationary period are eligible for 100% employer paid health care, matching retirement savings, and free care for your own (social) dog.Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $17.50 per hourBenefits:
Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Application Question(s): What shift do you want to work? 6:15-11:15 AM or 2:15-7:15 PM Why do you want to work with dogs? Are you available to work each week on both Saturday or Sundays? If not both, please list which one you are available to work on. Are you at least 19 years old?Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings