Dog Walker - Off Leash Pack Leader

benefits

• company parties
• employee discounts
• opportunity for advancement
• training & development

winner of best dog walking company in sf + bay area multiple years

looking for work outside? Want something new, exciting, active, and fun to offset the madness?

fresh out of college and have no idea what to do with your degree? Studying for a grad degree and need to pay the bills? Need a sabbatical?

simply love our fluffy, shaggy, large and small four legged barking friends?

then we sure do have an offer for you: work with dogs. Seriously, it'll change your life. Your mind will be opened and your soul unleashed. It could be the best job you’ll ever have. Keep reading!

we are always looking to meet quality candidates who could effectively lead off leash groups of dogs through open space at parks and beaches with us. Teacher, dog trainer, coach, boot camp instructor, friend, confidant...we wear a lot of hats with these dogs, and sometimes they eat them!

people who fit our core values well, who like being outdoors, who are responsible and caring, amiable, and professional at work.

• job title: pack leader / jr. Dog trainer
• company: citizen hound llc
• pay range: starting $22–$23/hr (plus outside-hours options like pet sitting, and plenty of room for growth up to $30+ or even salaries)
• schedule: full-time, always monday–friday 9:30am–4:30pm (opt in to more if desired)
• live in sf or within 5 miles
• not eligible if you live in: east bay, south bay, north of san rafael (automatic rejection, no exceptions)
• no experience needed — we train you!
• must commit: minimum 1-year (because of our training investment)
• valid driver’s license & clean driving record
• you must arrange two strong reference calls from past supervisors (to be supplied at the end of the hiring process should we get there)
• energetic, athletic, patient, and responsible
• great communicator, friendly, and ready to learn
• we provide company vehicles. Extra $1/hr + mileage if you opt to use your own suitable vehicle

• outdoors, active, and meaningful work
• work with dogs — your soul will be unleashed
• opportunity to learn dog training & behavior
• use company vehicle (no vehicle required unless you want the $1/hr bonus)
• make a difference and be part of a tight-knit, supportive team
• get your hands into a small business — we're agile, and want enrollment

• problem solving, quality verbal and written communication, customer service, leadership, professional judgment, self-planning/organizing, time management, safety, adaptability/flexibility, proactivity, patience, initiative, creativity, teamwork, geographic navigation.

it’s not different roles, but a growth path — because we want you to see how far you can go here:

• trainee: $22/hr, 30 days to complete.
• dogtoral candidate: $22.50/hr, 60 days to complete.
• puppy professor: $23/hr after both training curriculum are complete.
• dean of dogs: $24/hr, 1 year +/-.
• chancellor of canines: $25/hr, 1 year +/-.
• pro: $26/hr, 2 year +/-.
• team leader: $27/hr+, 2 year.

• raises and promotions aren’t tied to time served. If you’re motivated or experienced, capable, and hitting the marks, you can move up quickly. We don’t believe in arbitrary timelines — growth here is based on readiness, not tenure.
• annual earnings can reach $45k-65k+ with bonuses and extra work.
• optional pet sitting and outside-hours walks = extra income.
• earn pto up to 15+ paid days off.

• lead regular packs of dogs off leash in open space shared with the public and other professionals.
• learn to analyze and diagnose dog training needs and perform dog training activities to build safe, prosocial behaviors.
• communicate with clients and managers about problems, successes, and ongoing daily activities with your dogs.
• work interdependently in a team of at least 10 other walkers and 2 managers.
• efficiently and safely navigate pickup and drop off driving routes and client home entry and exit instructions.
• help track and enable maintenance needs for a dedicated company vehicle.

shifts typically run 6–7…