Senior Regional Director of K9 Programs - K9s For Warriors Inc

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of war, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our unique, in-house program helps change the lives of American heroes by pairing them with a battle buddy, who was likely a rescue dog and then teaching him or her to utilize that dog to mitigate the symptoms of their wounds. In order to continue the great work we are doing, we are in need of a Senior Regional Director of K9 Programs to join our amazing team!

Details for this Position:

This position is considered Full-time & Exempt. The salary for this position is negotiable.

Some of our competitive benefit offerings include:

• Comprehensive Medical & Prescription Insurance Plans (Mail Order RX & 24/7 TeleDoc)
• Competitive Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
• Matching 401K Program- K9s matches up to 5%
• Generous Paid Holidays (15), Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Time Plans
• Two Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee and Pet Bereavement Policies
• & More!

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in applied animal behavior, animal-assisted therapy, biology, zoology, business administration or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in training services, assistance, guide dog or a related canine professional setting strongly preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of leadership experience, preferably in a regional position, strongly preferred
• Advanced understanding of canine behavior and learning theory and modification techniques, service dog training, positive reinforcement-based training
• Solid understanding of financial management principles
• Willingness to travel frequently

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Regional Director of K9 Programs will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all K9 programming across multiple campuses. They will oversee leadership policies and leadership control over all operations within their region of responsibility. The ideal regional leader will be a motivational leader with the ability to inspire and develop top-performing professionals within their markets. Under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Program Officer (CPO), the Senior Regional Director of K9 Programs is a leader within the K9s organization who will guide operational success across multiple locations within assigned markets, seamlessly translating K9s For Warriors canine strategy into tangible action and translating overall business strategy into market execution while providing coaching and feedback to onsite leaders. This leader will work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies, partnering with peer leaders to ensure consistency between markets. With fingers on the pulse of assigned market(s), your insight will be instrumental in shaping strategies that align with K9s corporate goals with the intention to drive our business forward, fostering a culture of excellence and growth within your teams and the broader company. This position will be at the forefront of K9 operations, guiding strategy and teams toward new heights and ensuring alignment with K9s vision and mission.

The Senior Regional Director of K9 Programs is responsible for directing strategy and execution to various programs-specific teams including K9 Training (training, behavior modification, enrichment, Puppy Program), Kennels (kennels, veterinary), and Procurement & Placement (procurement, adoptions, fosters, alternative placement), and Station Dog Program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires frequent lifting (50 pounds), bending, reaching, standing, walking, stooping, crouching, and the like regularly throughout a work shift. Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, chemicals, odors, sounds, inclement weather, and other conditions common to a shelter environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication
• Problem Resolution
• Results Orientation
• Financial Acumen
• Public Relations & Outreach
• Professional Development
• Canine Operations

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