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Canine Coach Jobs in Vallejo, CA at Aardvarks Adventure Land and Dog Training Center
Canine CoachAardvarks Adventureland — Vallejo, CA
Join the Pack!
Aardvarks Adventureland is looking for energetic, dependable, and dog-loving individuals to join our team as Canine Coaches!
Canine Coaches are responsible for creating a safe, structured, fun, and positive environment for the dogs in our care. This is an active, hands-on position where you will work directly with dogs throughout the day while learning canine behavior, handling, and group management.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and safely manage groups of dogs during daycare play.
- Monitor dog behavior, body language, energy levels, and interactions.
- Safely handle and move dogs throughout the facility.
- Properly use slip leads and other handling equipment.
- Follow radio communication and dog movement procedures.
- Read and follow Kennel Cards and individual dog care instructions.
- Recognize stress, behavioral concerns, and potential conflicts.
- Redirect dogs and maintain appropriate group energy.
- Assist with enrichment, feeding, potty breaks, and daily dog care.
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized play areas and kennels.
- Clean up after dogs throughout the day.
- Communicate clearly with teammates and management.
- Report injuries, incidents, and behavioral concerns promptly.
- Follow all safety procedures and company standards.
Canine Coach Academy
All new Canine Coaches participate in our structured Canine Coach Academy, combining videos, knowledge checks, hands-on training, and practical demonstrations. Training typically takes 3–6 weeks depending on progress and demonstrated competency.
Successful completion earns an Aardvarks Adventureland Canine Coach Certification.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- Passionate about dogs and their well-being.
- Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
- Comfortable working with dogs of all sizes, breeds, ages, and personalities.
- Able to remain calm and focused in a busy environment.
- A strong communicator and team player.
- Willing to learn and accept coaching.
- Detail-oriented and able to follow safety procedures.
- Comfortable working in a physically active environment.
- Not afraid to get wet, dirty, and covered in dog hair!
Being a “dog person” is important, but loving dogs isn’t enough. We are looking for people who want to learn about canine behavior, understand safe dog handling, and take pride in providing excellent care.
Physical Requirements
This is a physically active position. Canine Coaches spend much of their shift standing, walking, bending, cleaning, and working directly with dogs. The position requires the ability to safely handle dogs of various sizes and work both indoors and outdoors.
Schedule
Aardvarks Adventureland operates 7 days a week, and availability for weekends and holidays may be required based on business needs.
Reliability and punctuality are extremely important. Our dogs depend on our team every day!
Ready to Join the Pack?
If you’re energetic, dependable, willing to learn, and passionate about providing exceptional care to dogs, we’d love to meet you!
Apply today to become a Canine Coach at Aardvarks Adventureland!
Pay: $16.90 – $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- This is a physically active position that requires standing, walking, bending, cleaning, and working with dogs for most of your shift. Are you comfortable with these physical requirements?
- Why are you interested in becoming a Canine Coach at Aardvarks Adventureland?
- Are you comfortable working around dogs of all sizes, breeds, ages, and personalities, including large, energetic, reactive, or nervous dogs?
- This position requires working both indoors and outdoors and may involve getting wet, dirty, and covered in dog hair. Are you comfortable with this?
- Aardvarks Adventureland is open 7 days a week. Are you available to work weekends when scheduled?
Work Location: In person
Title: Canine Coach
Company: Aardvarks Adventure Land and Dog Training Center
Location: Vallejo, CA
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