Join Our Team!

We are expanding!!  Discover careers with the leading experts in Dog Groomer Education. We are currently hiring knowledgeable and efficient Grooming Instructors and Assistant Grooming Instructors. Our Instructors for our in-person, world renown Dog Groomer Training Program are more than superior Dog Groomers. Our Educators are experts in making dreams of business ownership and lucrative grooming careers come to fruition. Our Teachers are constantly updating their skills to ensure their knowledge of the grooming industry is cutting edge.  After reading the below information, and checking our class dates on the Tuition page and reviewing our school catalog, please download the Employment Application and email with photos from your grooming portfolio, and a cover letter to: doggroomingschoolofpa@gmail.com.  Place the words "Job Applicant" in the header of the email. 

Are You....

• A Professional Mobile or Brick and Mortar Groomer with outstanding abilities in grooming and customer service?
• Naturally empathetic and intrigued by the idea of coaching new groomers just entering the field?
• Exhilarated to introduce students into an exciting, new career as Professional Pet Stylists? 
• Interested in an ideal opportunity in the grooming field that is not as physically taxing as grooming dogs every day?
  
• Thrilled by the idea of working at the ONLY Dog Groomer Training School licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in Southeastern Pennsylvania?

Our philosophy at Dog Grooming School of Pennsylvania is that education Is paramount to creating the next generation of successful, passionate dog Groomers. We have had the privilege to train students all over the USA. Our mission is to educate Groomers and instill confidence in our graduates to go out and become their own bosses as self-employed Mobile Dog Groomers or owners of their own Grooming Salons; thus, controlling their own destiny. We have been entrusted by salons all over the country to train their Groomers, turning their new hires into valued members of their grooming team.  And we also help people obtain the skills to start a career working for successful salons all over the country.

Interested in joining the team at Dog Grooming School of Pennsylvania? Does the below outline sound like you? Apply Today!

Instructor/Assistant Instructor Outline:

• Solid grooming skills with expert scissoring and detailing abilities are required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff and grooming clientele.
• Analytical thinker and detail oriented.
• Assess and monitor student performance to ensure students are keeping up with thecurriculum.
• Must be available for all class dates listed on the website.
• Able to work 9am-3:30pm Monday-Friday, when in session.
• A minimum of three (3) years of proven experience as a Professional Dog Groomer.
• Safety has to be regarded as the absolute highest priority and applicant needs an exemplary safety record.
• A portfolio demonstrating your work results.
• Professional experience/training (Grooming school graduate preferred).
• Strong training, supervisory skills.
• Dynamic presenter with exceptional public speaking skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with wide variety of grooming tools and equipment,
• Knowledge of dog breeds and standard/show cuts.
• Ownership of professional grooming equipment/tools.
• Ability to handle larger dogs, 60lbs+.
• Capability to stand and move for long periods of time.
• Eligible for employment in the U.S.
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation is required.

Experience, patience, grooming skills and willingness to help others aspiring to become professional dog groomers are key to success in this position. Prior teaching experience is not necessary, but Instructors need to maintain a classroom environment that promotes learning via cooperative demonstration of techniques and skills. The successful candidate must have at least 3 years of experience as a Professional Dog groomer and demonstrate an understanding of dogs, breed cuts, and of pet parents. Candidate should have a steady work history with Employer longevity.  The Dog Grooming Instructor will help students groom dogs daily and will play a vital role in teaching at our prestigious state licensed grooming academy. This Instructor will wear dual hats as Groomer and client services specialist, expertly teaching our students and servicing our grooming customers. Instructors follow a syllabus and are excellent record keepers. Instructors have help and guidance along the way from the School Director and CEO and play an integral role in managing the classroom and exceeding students' expectations, as well as grooming clients' expectations. Daily duties will include delivering coursework using applied teaching strategies; assisting students while grooming a variety of dogs; administering written and practical skills assessments; recording student attendance; preparing students for weekly exams; and performing other duties as assigned. Instructors assist students with providing calm pet grooming through clear communication, a friendly and patient demeanor, while demonstrating outstanding grooming skills. This position requires creativity, an immeasurable love for dogs, incredible people skills and a career-minded individual able to consult with grooming clients, make recommendations, and educate students toward doing the same. We are looking to provide the best customer experience possible by making certain our grooming clients and students are happy in our family-like environment. Instructors help to set the tone in our professional Grooming School; therefore, they must dress and act professionally. Instructors must be able to navigate our client booking and management software and manage multiple projects at once. Depending upon the needs of the day, other responsibilities might include cleaning grooming equipment, caring for dogs, bathing dogs, cleaning and maintaining the facility, booking appointments using our client booking software, checking dog clients in and out using our cash management system and assisting others when necessary. We are looking for a motivated, initiative-taker able to work with minimal supervision, but willing to be aided by guidance. Applicants are encouraged to review our school catalog to get a flavor of the professional environment in which we operate our prestigious training academy.