Animal trainer supervisor job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Animal trainer supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in animal trainer supervisor job postings.
Sample animal trainer supervisor requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Animal Trainer.
- Knowledge of animal behavior principles and methods.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Certification in Animal Training.
Sample required animal trainer supervisor soft skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
Animal trainer supervisor job description example 1
San Diego Humane Society animal trainer supervisor job description
San Diego Humane Society is hiring a full-time Community Animal Trainer for our Oceanside Campus!
How you'll impact our mission:
At San Diego Humane Society, we're united by our mission to Inspire Compassion. The Community Animal Trainer acts as the subject matter expert on all things related to our public training program and is responsible for instructing general content and workshop-style pet training classes to adopters and the public. The Trainer works to encourage SDHS adopter engagement and enhance the bond between pets and their owners while allowing pet owners to safely and humanely control their pet's behavior. If you're passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we'd love to talk to you.
What's in it for you?
At SDHS, we're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place whereeveryperson - staff, volunteer, and guest - can feel a sense of belonging.We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.
As an employee you'll enjoy:
+ Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
+ Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs
+ 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
+ Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
+ ...and so much more!
What you'll do:
+ Instruct general content and workshop-style community training classes on a weekly basis - classes may be held in person or live online
+ Respond to various customer inquiries received through the department voicemail and email boxes regarding but not limited to classes, registration, refunds, behavior concerns, and post-adoption consultations.
+ Assist in creating various resources such as informative materials on preventing and managing problem behaviors in the home, public classes, demo videos, how-to training videos, web content and social media content.
+ Work collaboratively with all behavior volunteers including but not limited to behavior helpline volunteers and class assistants.
+ Work collaboratively with all contract trainers for community classes - attend team meetings, engagement via email phone or zoom as needed.
+ Conduct pre- and post-adoption consultations as assigned.
What we're looking for:
+ High school diploma or equivalent required, or completion of sufficient coursework to successfully perform the required duties of the position; AA or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
+ Must have a minimum of one (1) year paid experience working with animals in a kennel, shelter or similar environment. At least one (1) year of professional dog or pet training experience highly preferred.
+ Experience in the use of positive reinforcement methods, including appropriate use of humane training products is required. CPDT certification or equivalent highly preferred (CPDT-KA, KPA, IAABC, Nose Works certification, Dog Trainer Academy, ABC, etc.).
+ Bilingual skills a plus, bilingual-Spanish preferred.
+ Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of humane euthanasia.
+ Must have a valid driver's license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.
Location: Based at our Oceanside Campus, with the occasion of off-site special events. Travel to other campuses and areas within the community is required. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position has the potential for some pre-approved work from home related activities.
Pay: Starting range is between $18.00 - $20.25 per hour. The hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience.
Vaccine Mandate Policy: SDHS strives for a work environment with the highest level of safety. To that end,being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment for all SDHS employees, including new hiresas one of the many safety measures taken. SDHS makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit a person from being vaccinated.
How you'll impact our mission:
At San Diego Humane Society, we're united by our mission to Inspire Compassion. The Community Animal Trainer acts as the subject matter expert on all things related to our public training program and is responsible for instructing general content and workshop-style pet training classes to adopters and the public. The Trainer works to encourage SDHS adopter engagement and enhance the bond between pets and their owners while allowing pet owners to safely and humanely control their pet's behavior. If you're passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we'd love to talk to you.
What's in it for you?
At SDHS, we're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place whereeveryperson - staff, volunteer, and guest - can feel a sense of belonging.We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.
As an employee you'll enjoy:
+ Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
+ Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs
+ 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
+ Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
+ ...and so much more!
What you'll do:
+ Instruct general content and workshop-style community training classes on a weekly basis - classes may be held in person or live online
+ Respond to various customer inquiries received through the department voicemail and email boxes regarding but not limited to classes, registration, refunds, behavior concerns, and post-adoption consultations.
+ Assist in creating various resources such as informative materials on preventing and managing problem behaviors in the home, public classes, demo videos, how-to training videos, web content and social media content.
+ Work collaboratively with all behavior volunteers including but not limited to behavior helpline volunteers and class assistants.
+ Work collaboratively with all contract trainers for community classes - attend team meetings, engagement via email phone or zoom as needed.
+ Conduct pre- and post-adoption consultations as assigned.
What we're looking for:
+ High school diploma or equivalent required, or completion of sufficient coursework to successfully perform the required duties of the position; AA or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
+ Must have a minimum of one (1) year paid experience working with animals in a kennel, shelter or similar environment. At least one (1) year of professional dog or pet training experience highly preferred.
+ Experience in the use of positive reinforcement methods, including appropriate use of humane training products is required. CPDT certification or equivalent highly preferred (CPDT-KA, KPA, IAABC, Nose Works certification, Dog Trainer Academy, ABC, etc.).
+ Bilingual skills a plus, bilingual-Spanish preferred.
+ Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of humane euthanasia.
+ Must have a valid driver's license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.
Location: Based at our Oceanside Campus, with the occasion of off-site special events. Travel to other campuses and areas within the community is required. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position has the potential for some pre-approved work from home related activities.
Pay: Starting range is between $18.00 - $20.25 per hour. The hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience.
Vaccine Mandate Policy: SDHS strives for a work environment with the highest level of safety. To that end,being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment for all SDHS employees, including new hiresas one of the many safety measures taken. SDHS makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit a person from being vaccinated.
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Animal trainer supervisor job description example 2
Scanline VFX animal trainer supervisor job description
Scanline VFX, a Netflix Company, is an award-winning, global leader in the visual effects industry with studios in 7 core locations. From humble beginnings over 30 years ago, we've grown to a team of over 1,400 made up of diverse nationalities from around the world. Underpinned by a commitment to innovation, Eyeline Studios, Scanline's virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility.
Come and join an innovative and collaborative team and be challenged to do the best work of your career!
We currently offer hybrid, on-site and remote work opportunities.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Scanline VFX, une compagnie de Netflix, est un leader mondial dans l'industrie des effets visuels réparti à travers 7 studios mondialement. Établie il y a plus de 30 ans, nous comptons aujourd'hui plus 1,400 employées dans notre équipe composée de diverses nationalités. Animé par l'innovation, Eyeline Studios, notre division de production virtuelle, repense la production du cinéma en temps réel en offrant aux créateurs une flexibilité inégalée.
Joignez-vous à notre équipe dynamique de classe mondiale!
Nous offrons actuellement des opportunités de travail hybrides, sur place et à distance.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Animation department. Responsible for expediting high-quality character, creature, and object animation for photo-realistic feature films.
Le superviseur en animation sera en charge de gérer les opérations quotidiennes du département d'animation et s`assurera du bon roulement de la production des animations de personnages, créatures et objets de haute qualité pour les longs-métrages photoréalistes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPartner with studio leadership to deliver the highest quality animation Be accountable for incorporating a high level of quality in each scene Work with animators and cross-department supervisors to identify and solve problems, both technically and artistically Liaising with other production team members to ensure production deadlines are met
RESPONSABILITÉS PRINCIPALESS`associer à la direction du studio et s`assurer de la production d`animation de la plus haute qualitéTravailler avec des animateurs et des superviseurs transversaux pour identifier et résoudre les problèmes à la fois techniques et artistiques Responsable de maintenir le flux de communications avec tous les membres de l'équipe de production pour s`assurer que les délais soient respectés
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEMinimum of 8+ years VFX production as well as leadership experience in Live-Action feature films Proven technical and leadership capabilities Experience in leading, mentoring and training large teams Exceptional organizational skills; understand how to prioritize tasks, assignments with team skills Expert with Nuke and Maya, and 3Ds Max, Photoshop, zbrush a plus Must have a strong sense of animation: acting, staging, posing, weight, timing, storytelling, and staying on model Strong understanding of the language of the camera; framing, perspective, lenses, coverage, continuity, camera movement, blocking, etc. Possess a strong understanding of the principles of animation, exceptional artistic skills Solid animation grounding, preferably action-oriented; previs experience a plus Solid camera animation work (laying out shots, staging, using film cameras or on-set experience) A good attitude and ability to smoothly change and adapt with the project Background or experience in fine arts, which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, and balance Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills is desirable Ability to debug technical problems and follow up with the team to ensure animation is implemented
EXPÉRIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONNELLES Avoir un minimum de huit (8) ans d`expérience en production d'effets visuels Avoir de l`expérience en leadership sur longs métrages photoréalistes et dans la direction, le mentorat et la formation d`équipes Compétences organisationnelles exceptionnelles; savoir hiérarchiser les tâches et déléguer les tâches en fonction des compétences des membres de l`équipe Doit être de niveau expert avec Nuke et Maya; 3Ds Max, Photoshop, zbrush (atouts) Posséder une solide compréhension des principes de l'animation: jeu d`acteur, mise en scène, pose, poids, synchronisation, narration.Connaître le langage de la caméra (cadrage, perspective, objectifs, couverture, continuité, mouvement de la caméra, blocage, etc.) Expérience en Previs (atout) Avoir une attitude positive et être capable de s`adapter aux changements de dernières minutes Expérience dans le domaine des arts démontrant une compréhension approfondie du mouvement physique, du poids et de l'équilibre Posséder des connaissances approfondies de l'anatomie humaine et animale ainsi que des compétences en dessin (atouts)Être en mesure de résoudre les problèmes techniques
BENEFITS
We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.
APPLICATION
Please only apply once. We keep your application details on file for both current and future job opportunities. If you are applying to more than one position, use the same email address on all applications. Only re-apply if
your details have recently changed.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
AVANTAGES
Nous offrons des assurances santé.
APPLICATION
Veuillez ne postuler qu'une seule fois. Nous gardons les détails de votre candidature et vous contacterons pour toutes opportunités courantes et/ou futures. Si vous souhaitez postuler pour plus d'un rôle, utilisez la même adresse courriel.
Come and join an innovative and collaborative team and be challenged to do the best work of your career!
We currently offer hybrid, on-site and remote work opportunities.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Scanline VFX, une compagnie de Netflix, est un leader mondial dans l'industrie des effets visuels réparti à travers 7 studios mondialement. Établie il y a plus de 30 ans, nous comptons aujourd'hui plus 1,400 employées dans notre équipe composée de diverses nationalités. Animé par l'innovation, Eyeline Studios, notre division de production virtuelle, repense la production du cinéma en temps réel en offrant aux créateurs une flexibilité inégalée.
Joignez-vous à notre équipe dynamique de classe mondiale!
Nous offrons actuellement des opportunités de travail hybrides, sur place et à distance.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Animation department. Responsible for expediting high-quality character, creature, and object animation for photo-realistic feature films.
Le superviseur en animation sera en charge de gérer les opérations quotidiennes du département d'animation et s`assurera du bon roulement de la production des animations de personnages, créatures et objets de haute qualité pour les longs-métrages photoréalistes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPartner with studio leadership to deliver the highest quality animation Be accountable for incorporating a high level of quality in each scene Work with animators and cross-department supervisors to identify and solve problems, both technically and artistically Liaising with other production team members to ensure production deadlines are met
RESPONSABILITÉS PRINCIPALESS`associer à la direction du studio et s`assurer de la production d`animation de la plus haute qualitéTravailler avec des animateurs et des superviseurs transversaux pour identifier et résoudre les problèmes à la fois techniques et artistiques Responsable de maintenir le flux de communications avec tous les membres de l'équipe de production pour s`assurer que les délais soient respectés
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEMinimum of 8+ years VFX production as well as leadership experience in Live-Action feature films Proven technical and leadership capabilities Experience in leading, mentoring and training large teams Exceptional organizational skills; understand how to prioritize tasks, assignments with team skills Expert with Nuke and Maya, and 3Ds Max, Photoshop, zbrush a plus Must have a strong sense of animation: acting, staging, posing, weight, timing, storytelling, and staying on model Strong understanding of the language of the camera; framing, perspective, lenses, coverage, continuity, camera movement, blocking, etc. Possess a strong understanding of the principles of animation, exceptional artistic skills Solid animation grounding, preferably action-oriented; previs experience a plus Solid camera animation work (laying out shots, staging, using film cameras or on-set experience) A good attitude and ability to smoothly change and adapt with the project Background or experience in fine arts, which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, and balance Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills is desirable Ability to debug technical problems and follow up with the team to ensure animation is implemented
EXPÉRIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONNELLES Avoir un minimum de huit (8) ans d`expérience en production d'effets visuels Avoir de l`expérience en leadership sur longs métrages photoréalistes et dans la direction, le mentorat et la formation d`équipes Compétences organisationnelles exceptionnelles; savoir hiérarchiser les tâches et déléguer les tâches en fonction des compétences des membres de l`équipe Doit être de niveau expert avec Nuke et Maya; 3Ds Max, Photoshop, zbrush (atouts) Posséder une solide compréhension des principes de l'animation: jeu d`acteur, mise en scène, pose, poids, synchronisation, narration.Connaître le langage de la caméra (cadrage, perspective, objectifs, couverture, continuité, mouvement de la caméra, blocage, etc.) Expérience en Previs (atout) Avoir une attitude positive et être capable de s`adapter aux changements de dernières minutes Expérience dans le domaine des arts démontrant une compréhension approfondie du mouvement physique, du poids et de l'équilibre Posséder des connaissances approfondies de l'anatomie humaine et animale ainsi que des compétences en dessin (atouts)Être en mesure de résoudre les problèmes techniques
BENEFITS
We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.
APPLICATION
Please only apply once. We keep your application details on file for both current and future job opportunities. If you are applying to more than one position, use the same email address on all applications. Only re-apply if
your details have recently changed.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
AVANTAGES
Nous offrons des assurances santé.
APPLICATION
Veuillez ne postuler qu'une seule fois. Nous gardons les détails de votre candidature et vous contacterons pour toutes opportunités courantes et/ou futures. Si vous souhaitez postuler pour plus d'un rôle, utilisez la même adresse courriel.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024