Puppy Program Instructor - Can Do Canines Assistance Dogs

Can Do Canines transforms lives by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs. The dogs are provided to the client at no charge. The organization is supported primarily by donations from individuals, corporations, service clubs, and foundations.

Overview

Job Title: Puppy Program Instructor

Job Summary: Performs actions to provide classroom and public training to volunteer puppy raisers and inmate handlers to carry out the mission of the organization.

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $21-26 per hour

Hours Required: Full Time, including occasional evenings and weekends

Relationships

Reports to: Puppy Program Manager

Positions Supervised: None

Frequent Interactions With: Volunteer Hosts, Puppy Program Trainers, Prison Program Coordinators, Breeding Coordinator, Vet Tech Staff, Volunteer Coordinator, Inmate Handlers

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule and lead assistance dog training classes and outings for program volunteers.*

• Schedule and lead assistance dog training classes for inmate handlers within a prison setting.*

• Answer volunteer questions about dog training and behavior.*

• Coordinate volunteer host raiser and sitter homes.

• Update tracking, training, and behavior records to ensure proper documentation is kept on all dogs in the program.*

• Create and maintain dog and volunteer records, including qualifications, tracking, and training.

• Communicate expectations about Puppy Program to volunteers and inmate handlers.*

• Ensure completion of orientation, home visits, and public access training for volunteers as needed, either by conducting training or coordinating volunteers to do so.

• Assist in the development and implementation of training opportunities.

• Contribute to the creation, review, and updates of program standards.

• Provide support and training to volunteers and inmate handlers for dog grooming and care.*

• Ensure staff availability for transporting, accepting, and releasing dogs from the facility.

• Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes essential functions of this position

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in related field

• 3 or more years of experience teaching in-person dog obedience group training classes or one-on-one private training consultations.

Experience:

• Knowledge of assistance dog training, teaching dog behavior and handling skills to others and volunteer relations.

• A valid driver’s license and insurability are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, dog training certification (such as CPDT-KA), and/or three or more years of related work experience.

Experience:

• Experience in working with animal rescue organizations and client relations, and knowledge of Assistance Dog International (ADI) regulations.

Expected Working Conditions

1. Exposure to dog and cat dander: Daily

2. Exposure to dog and cat feces: Regularly

3. Work directly with dogs: Regularly

4. Exposure to cleaning chemicals: Rarely

5. Use cleaning tools: mops, brooms, floor “Zamboni”, floor buffer, vacuum cleaner, etc.: Occasionally

6. Work outdoors: Rarely

7. Work in public environment, sometimes in retail: Occasionally

8. Work in prison environment: Frequently

9. Work in office environment: Daily

10. Perform work using a computer: Daily

11. Heavy lifting, up to 30 pounds: Occasionally

12. Heavy lifting, 30 pounds or more: Occasionally

13. Stoop, crawl, kneel, rise from a prone or kneeling position: Frequently

14. Sit for long periods of time: Frequently

15. Stand for long periods of time: Frequently

16. Work in small or cramped spaces: Rarely

17. Perform work using a telephone: Occasionally

18. Work with clients: Rarely

19. Work with parties external to the organization: Frequently

20. Work with volunteers: Frequently

21. Drive organizational vehicles: Frequently

22. Handle checks, cash, credit card transactions: Occasionally

23. Public Speaking: Occasionally

Working Conditions Guidelines

Daily = Daily

Frequently = Weekly

Regularly = Monthly

Occasionally = Quarterly to Bi-Annually

Rarely = Annually

Never = Never

Can Do Canines is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, disability, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Can Do Canines is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@candocanines.org.