Dog Trainer

**About** **Acer Gundog Training**

Acer Gundog Training offers training to dog owners in the format of small groups and on an individual basis. Our clients come from all walks of life and their dogs are either family pets or working gundogs.

The role is part-time, working weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday).

**Purpose** **of Role**

Supporting us to deliver the highest quality dog training in an interactive, relaxed and sociable way.

In the first instance, you will be assisting an experienced trainer to gain experience. Taking on progressively more responsibility within the training sessions, you will learn the skills required to become a competent dog trainer who is capable of teaching the foundation levels of gundog training to our clients.

**Experience & Qualifications**

At outset, the role does not require any professional dog training qualifications. We would, however, welcome applicants who have experience of teaching or coaching people in another field.

Ownership and training experience with your own dog would be especially helpful in learning to perform the role (particularly if you have trained your dog with Acer).

Applicants with an interest in country sports, or those from a countryside background would be well suited to this role. You will be working outdoors, including during inclement weather.

Our established training team all have at least 2 years experience in their roles with Acer. We are looking for someone who also has long-term aspirations to develop their dog training career with us.

**Location & Hours**
- Location to be agreed: either Bourn (Cambridge) on Saturdays, Buntingford (Herts) on Sundays, and/or Ravensden (Bedford) on Sundays.
- You must have your own car and live within easy driving distance

**Personality**
- Confident dealing with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Good at providing constructive feedback in a motivational way
- Able to explain tasks succinctly and clearly
- Communicate in a way which is engaging and motivating
- Love of dogs essential, especially those from gundog breeds

**Benefits**
- Payment: rate of pay to be agreed, based on experience and responsibility
- Holiday Pay
- We will periodically agree with you which training courses you will host, to allow you freedom and flexibility over the dates and times you work

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 4 - 8 per week

**Salary**: From £22.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Training Your Own Dog: 1 year (preferred)
- Teaching or Coaching (any area): 1 year (required)
- Presenting To Groups: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location