Dog Walker & Trainer

Long standing professional dog walking company requires a new walker 4-5 days a week. We are a friendly, supportive and jovial team of walkers/trainers looking to add a happy and reliable person to our SSR family. We are a diverse bunch with age ranges from 18-63. Although we have fun, this job is serious, it’s no ‘walk in the park’ looking after much loved live animals and keeping them safe. If you think you have what it takes, we NEED you! This is a long term role, and we are looking ONLY for those with gusto who can commit. MUST be physically fit, injury free and enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather. Must have your own car to get to base in Willoughby, if you are local there is a chance you could take a company vehicle home. PLEASE NOTE - only those applicants who personally email Mal at spot@seespotrun.com.au will be considered. What does this job involve? Picking up and dropping off dogs from their homes on the Lower North Shore of Sydney Walking them on and off leash at various dog friendly parks, beaches and bush tracks. Taking great love and care with live animals Face-to-face customer service Basic, reward based obedience training (on the job training provided) Providing enrichment and socialisation and being fully engaged with your pack Weekday hours between 8am to 4pm What's in it for you? On the job, paid training Uniform and necessary equipment Company vehicle to use during working hours Friendly work environment with a supportive team of walkers Opportunity to spend your days with happy, well trained dogs in some of the most beautiful parks Sydney has to offer. Hourly rate of $25-35 depending on age. So what do we need from you? (This is kind of the important bit...) A visa which allows you to work with NO restrictions Clean driving record and licence to drive (vehicle provided/ability to drive manual a bonus) MUST have your own transport to get to base Physically fit, energetic, active and injury free Naturally love dogs and be comfortable around all types of breeds Police checked/References Able to work independently on a day-to-day basis Excellent customer service/verbal and written communication skills Live close to or on the Lower North Shore of Sydney (it helps if you know the neighbourhoods we service well). Our base is in Willoughby. Locals please apply! Punctuality and reliability is a MUST! Must be able to commit to at least a full year, please DON'T apply otherwise Preference will be given to applicants: Who live locally and are reliable Who are honest, trustworthy, autonomous Who have experience with dogs and love them Who have their own car to get to base Who love working outdoors Who are looking for long term work Clean driving record Please send a current resume, cover letter and references to: Mal at spot@seespotrun.com.au Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.