Canine Training Director

3 days ago


Hampton Bays, New York, United States THE SOUTHAMPTON ANIMAL SHELTER FOUNDATION INC Full time
Job Title: Director of Canine/Dog TrainingJob Summary:

The Director of Training & Behavior is responsible for leading the training team to provide effective and appropriate canine training and evaluations for animals in need of behavior modification. This position plays a critical role in maintaining animals' behavioral health while in a kennel/shelter environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement the strategic direction, implementation, and overall management of the training department.
  • Stay current with industry standards and best practices by participating in conferences, networking, and professional development.
  • Oversee the annual goals, standard procedures, performance assessments of the training and behavior modification department.
  • Provide input on short- and long-term planning, and inform the Executive Director and Board of Directors on current trends, issues, challenges, and activities.
  • Manage budget & purchasing to improve profits and identify sources of revenue.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, and provide recommendations for policy/procedural changes and improvements.
  • Supervise, evaluate, and counsel training staff for professional development, and establish protocol and training for all staff and volunteers.
  • Oversee obedience, kennel manners and behavior modification training with individual dogs, both on and off the adoption floor.
  • Manage playgroups and enrichment programs with staff and volunteers.
  • Handle and assess dogs of questionable behavior to ensure safety of shelter staff.
  • Work in tandem with Director of Animal Care and other departments to ensure safe handling and training for animals.
  • Ensure intake process is followed to ready animals for adoption, and provide counseling for potential adopters to help make successful placements.
  • Provide adoption follow-up support for adopters by providing training on-site or in the home.
  • Liaise with Volunteer & Foster Managers to establish programs, and identify animals for volunteer handling, foster care & events.
  • Serve as advisor for Transfer Intakes and Behavioral Consults.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in dog training, including training basic obedience, working with dogs that have aggression (dog-dog, dog-human) and performing assessments of behavior.
  • Thorough knowledge of animal behavior modification and evaluation techniques.
  • CPDT certification or equivalent a plus.
  • Prior experience with humane organization administration and operations preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience, preferably direct supervision of dog handlers and dog trainers in a shelter/rescue organization.
  • Proven knowledge of guidelines and practices in an animal welfare/shelter environment.
  • Knowledge of local animal control and state humane laws & their application to general public.
  • Strong public speaking and presentational skills.
  • Ability to use a PC using MS Word and Excel; ability to learn new software as necessary.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
  • Work a flexible schedule with weekend and evening activities, plus holidays.
  • Travel to local adopter/sponsor/donor locations, event venues or community meetings.
  • Hold a valid driver's license and have an insurable driving record.
  • Work in all weather conditions when at Shelter or at outdoor events.
  • Must be able to work around dogs, cats and other small domesticated pets.
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Full Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO and holidays after 60 days of employment. SASF is an equal opportunity employer. All are encouraged to apply. Visit our website at sasf.org.



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