FT Dog Grooming Instructor Job at Pawsperity, Kansas City, MO

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  • Pawsperity
  • Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About Pawsperity
Since 2016, Pawsperity has been helping uplift families from generational poverty through job training in the art of dog grooming. Pawsperity serves some of the community’s most vulnerable members, including individuals often coming from backgrounds of domestic violence, addiction, incarceration, and homelessness.

Position Overview :
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Grooming Instructor to join our team. The ideal candidate will model professionalism and provide a safe, educational environment for up to 40 students. Areas of instruction include dog handling safety, bathing, brushing, clipper work, scissor work, finishing, and more. Grooming instructors will work under the guidance of the Director of Grooming and follow established curriculum and teaching methodologies.

Schedule: Monday: 4 hours Tuesday - Fridays: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Salary Range: $54,995.20 - $57.990.40 DOE.

Key Responsibilities :
  • Train students with multiple barriers to entering the job market, guiding them toward becoming certified professional dog groomers.
  • Teach a range of grooming techniques, including bathing, brushing, trimming, styling, nail clipping, ear cleaning, and other essential pet care skills.
  • Provide hands-on grooming experience by supervising students' work, offering constructive feedback, and promoting skill improvement.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all animals used in training sessions.
  • Independently track, document, and monitor student skill progression within program timelines.
  • Conduct and submit student assessments, grades, and progress reports.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Professional Dog Grooming Experience: 3 years required; 5 years strongly preferred.
  • Canine CPR and First Aid Certification: Strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of current pet grooming industry standards, tools, and equipment.
  • Strong understanding of grooming techniques, breed standards, and animal care practices.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to explain grooming concepts clearly and patiently.
  • Ability to mentor and support students of varying skill levels.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to high grooming standards.
  • Basic computer skills for record-keeping and lesson planning.
If you are passionate about animal care, have a commitment to high grooming standards, and enjoy teaching and mentoring, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to empower the next generation of professional dog groomers.

Benefits:
  • Generous Health Savings Account ($3,600)
  • Health Insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
Pawsperity: Kansas City, MO 64110 (no candidates outside the Kansas City area please)
Apply: Careers | Pawsperity

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