Dog Training Specialist – Blonhaven Hunt Club

STEP INTO THE BIG LEAGUES

Geronimo Hospitality Group ain’t your normal work environment. We are a collection of award winning boutique hotels, restaurants and clubs with cool people who believe THE STATUS QUO SUCKS and we do everything we can to live by that motto. At Geronimo Hospitality Group, we don’t raise the bar. We are the bar. We create destinations, not pit stops, and we’re looking for people who are ready to join a team that pushes boundaries and values hard work every day.

BLONHAVEN HUNT CLUB

Experience the thrill of the hunt at Blonhaven Hunt Club. Set on 200 scenic acres in Spring Valley, our premier upland hunting destination offers nine private fields, unforgettable outdoor adventures, and an authentic sporting experience like no other.

PERKS OF THE JOB

We believe in rewarding effort and skill. Our team enjoys Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, Training & Development Opportunities, 401K, Medical Benefits, 24/7 Online Care, Pet Insurance, and more. We demand a competitive spirit and offer you the chance to build your own future in return.

YOUR ROLE IN CREATING GERONIMOMENTS

In this role, you’ll be a key part of our team, ensuring that every guest leaves with a lasting impression. Your voice matters here—use it to build the future, make an impact, and continuously improve the guest experience.

As the Dog Training Specialist, you are responsible for designing individual and group training opportunities for upland hunting dogs, building a consistent customer pipeline, coordinating marketing and programming with Club leadership, and supporting general hunt club operations as needed. The goal is to establish a safe, financially sustainable service that strengthens membership value and creates additional revenue for Blonhaven.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

Canine Training Program Development and Delivery

• Develop and implement the canine training program in collaboration with the General Manager, including service offerings, training standards, scheduling, capacity, equipment needs, and proposed pricing for approval.
• Provide professional, humane, individualized dog training that supports each client’s goals, the dog’s experience, temperament, and readiness, and safe participation in upland hunting activities.
• Create and deliver private lessons, group classes, puppy or foundation programs, preseason field-readiness sessions, and specialized hunting dog clinics as approved by Club leadership.
• Assess dogs and handlers at enrollment, establish realistic training objectives, document progress, provide practical owner coaching, and communicate clear next steps after sessions.
• Coordinate training fields, birds, equipment, booking availability, and training logistics with hunt operations to ensure the program does not interfere with scheduled hunts or member experience.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and professional environment for dogs, handlers, members, and guests.
• Monitor animal health and behavior and promptly report concerns or incidents.
• Maintain current knowledge of upland dog training, canine welfare, humane handling practices, and relevant Club safety and field procedures.

Revenue, Membership and Business Development

• Meet or exceed assigned monthly and seasonal canine program revenue, lesson sales, enrollment, client retention, and merchandise goals established with the General Manager.
• Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline through member engagement, prospecting, referrals, demonstrations, consultations, follow-up, and Club-approved community outreach.
• Convert inquiries and introductory evaluations into paid training services; recommend appropriate lessons, packages, renewals, and related Club offerings based on client needs.
• Take ownership of the training calendar, class utilization, timely follow-up, and rebooking; begin renewal discussions before packages expire and proactively reconnect with inactive clients.
• Support membership retention by building lasting relationships with members and their dogs, identifying unmet needs, promoting participation, and escalating at-risk membership concerns to Club leadership.
• Accurately track lessons, package usage, attendance, revenue, leads, renewals, and sales activity in approved Club systems. All sales and payments must follow authorized Club processes.
• Review monthly performance with the General Manager, communicate progress against