PetSmart

District Salon Trainer-S Houston & Central Valley

PetSmart  •  United States (Hybrid)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Team

There are a lot of activities that happen in our stores so we have a strong cross-functional team focused on doing Anything for Pets by supporting the store teams through effective communications, processes and initiatives. The Store Strategy & Operations department leads the way to support all store activities and define business-driving strategies. The Workforce, Insights & Planning team owns labor optimization and reporting needs. The Operations & Innovation team owns merchandise execution, process improvement, compliance, store technology and innovation. And the Strategy team leads all the business-driving efforts for Salon, PetsHotel, Pet Training and In-store customer experience. These teams work diligently to ensure our associates, pets and pet parents are supported, while operating efficiently to drive the business.

About the Location

Collaborative Work Environment:At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Phoenix Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of four days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to one remote “flex day” (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.

Onsite Position:

This position is considered to be Fully Onsite, work is to be done onsite at a PetSmart location (Phoenix Home Office, PetSmart stores, Merchandise Development Center, Distribution Centers or another PetSmart site).

Field Position:

This position is considered Field based and is considered to be a blend of onsite and remote work activity. Field associates will spend their time both traveling to and spending time in various PetSmart locations and can expect to be asked to travel to Phoenix Home Office periodically throughout the year. Field associates typically work out of their home office when not traveling as outlined above.

About the Job

The District Salon Trainer (DST) is an educator in their assigned districts of the PetSmart field organization, responsible for providing technical training (both in-person and remotely) for areas of our services business.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Facilitate Dog & Cat
  • Provide Oversight for Salon GetSmart Training and Curriculum.
  • Evaluate productivity and staffing needs in the district to determine location and timing of Academy sessions.
  • Oversee and complete technical assessments for Academy trainees, both pre- and post- Academy, plus ongoing technical assessments as required.
  • Partner with District Leaders to communicate technical standards and drive results through quality
  • Develop and facilitate Services-specific technical content during district meetings and conference
  • Evaluate staffing needs for salon including dog and cat grooming
  • Utilize reporting tools to identify opportunities and plan technical, safety and staffing support as needed.
  • Support Store Leadership with general Services engagement.
  • Facilitate Safety Seminars and other ongoing education programs as prescribed by the home
  • Driving safety standards, quality, and performance within their assigned districts through effective training.
  • Up to 75% travel across a specified group of store locations, including periodic home office and district meeting travel, and overnight travel as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
  • Demonstrated experience in the following areas, or equivalent combination of education and experience:
  • Strong track record related to pet and human safety in the Salon.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

  • None

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Ability to read and interpret reports and operational
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and basic
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Job Considerations

  • This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
  • Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
  • On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.
  • This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.

About the Culture

Our associates are the heart of Team PetSmart. Together, we’re building the best team in retail through our values-based culture, connection, and teamwork. Our goal is to create a culture where associates learn and grow together, thrive as effective teams and challenge each other to be the best they can be.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

  • Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
  • On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
  • “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
  • “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
  • Lil Paws” NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
  • Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
  • Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

PetSmart

About PetSmart

At PetSmart, we’ll do Anything for Pets. ❤️🐾 And the people who love them! Because we’re those people, too. Pets inspire and motivate us to bring our best selves to work each day. Our associates are devoted to ensuring that pets’ lives are happy and healthy. So, naturally, we’re devoted to ensuring that PetSmart is a happy and healthy workplace, too. Whether based in a store, salon, PetsHotel, distribution center, or at our home office, you’ll find yourself inspired and empowered to go further, reach higher, and make the most out of your #LifeAtPetSmart.

As the largest specialty retailer in North America, we’re proud to employ approximately 50,000 associates across 1,660+ stores, seven distribution centers, and two home offices. Through our work with PetSmart Charities® and PetSmart Charities of Canada®, we’ve helped 11 million pets find their forever homes, donated over $500+ million in grants to make a difference, and earned the title of the leading funder for animal welfare.

PetSmart takes data privacy very seriously, so please be aware that PetSmart will never ask for personal information, such as a driver’s license number or financial information before a candidate accepts an employment offer. Candidates will be asked to provide a social security number in the job application via PetSmart’s secured applicant tracking system, which can be accessed only via www.careers.petsmart.com. Candidates will never be asked to provide any of this information via e-mail.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Year Founded
1987
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