Organization: Stiftung Schw. Schule für Blindenführhunde
Location: Allschwil, Switzerland
Job Type: Full time
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Job Description
We are looking for a Full‑time Guide Dog Instructor Team Manager 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
* Managing the personnel and task‑related aspects of a team of guide dog instructors
* Ensuring that the processes required to train and care for the guide dogs within the team are in place
* Conducting the staff interviews and leading the team meetings
* Training guide dogs for blind people and introducing them into their work placement, providing follow‑up care and arranging their retirement
* Supporting our aspiring candidates and current keepers of guide dogs at educational events
* Ensuring that all school’s requirements for aspiring candidates for guide dogs are met
Your Profile
* A recognised qualification as an instructor of guide dogs for the blind (SERI/IGDF)
* At least 4 years’ experience in the guide dogs for the blind sector, experience of working in a management position would be an advantage
* In‑depth knowledge of modern dog training methods and an open approach to new insights into the training of dogs
* Excellent command of written and spoken German; French would be advantageous
* An organised, methodical, reliable figure with good communication and organisational skills
* 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, and 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. Because this job advert is for a guide dog instructor, you will be required to take the dog‑in‑training back home with you.
You cannot travel directly to the school by public transport.
More information about our institution is available at www.blindenhundeschule.ch/en
How to Apply
Please send your completed application documents and any follow‑up questions by email to: Bewerbung@blindenhundeschule.ch
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