Guide dog trainer / Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (full-time) - #44649

Organization: Stiftung Schw. Schule für Blindenführhunde

Location: Allschwil, Switzerland

Job Type: Full time

Deadline: July 31, 2026

Job Description

Contact at organisation: Steffi Probst, Stiftung Schw. Schule für Blindenführhunde

Phone: 0614879582

Email: [email protected]

We are looking for a Guide dog trainer (full-time) / Guide Dog Mobility Instructor

to start immediately, or on a date to be agreed on between us. If you are interested in working with people and animals, are open-minded, flexible and careful and have a hands-on attitude, why not take advantage of this opportunity and send us your application now?

Your Functions

• Training guide dogs
• Introducing the guide dog to the client
• Accompanying and instructing clients at follow ups and arranging the dog retirement
• Supervising candidates during informational courses
• Supervising and instructing clients during refresher courses
• Management of the internal database
• Participating in public relations activities, particularly guided tours or demonstrations
• Dog-sitting services at the school as needed
  
  

Your profile

• A recognised qualification as a guide dog instructor (GDMI) from SBFI/IGDF is preferred
• Minimum of four years’ post qualification experience in the guide dog field
• In-depth knowledge of modern dog training methods and an open approach to new insights into the training of dogs
• A structured, reliable, and self-motivated personality with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent command of written and fluently speaking German; French would be advantageous
• Category B driving licence
  
  

We offer you an interesting field of work in beautiful natural surroundings; a responsible and fascinating challenge in a dedicated team; regular opportunities for further professional development. Naturally, we also offer appropriate remuneration and attractive social benefits.

Please note: It will not be possible to bring your own dog to work with you. As this job is advertised for an autism service dog instructor, you will be required to take the dog-in-training back home with you for several days per week.

You cannot travel directly to the school by public transport.

How to Apply

More information about our institution is available at www.blindenhundeschule.ch/en

Please send your completed application documents and any follow-up questions by email to: [email protected]

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