Full-time Guide Dog Instructor Team Manager

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Guide Dog Instructor Team Manager to lead our team of instructors in training guide dogs for blind individuals. The role combines hands‑on dog training, staff leadership, and coordination of placement and retirement processes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage personnel and task‑related aspects of the guide‑dog instructor team.
• Ensure training and care processes for guide dogs are established and followed.
• Conduct staff interviews and lead regular team meetings.
• Train guide dogs, introduce them to their blind owners, provide follow‑up care, and arrange retirement.
• Support aspiring candidates and current dog keepers at education events.
• Guarantee that all school requirements for guide‑dog candidates are met.

Required profile

• Recognised qualification as a guide‑dog instructor (SERI/IGDF).
• Minimum four years of experience in the guide‑dog sector; management experience is a plus.
• In‑depth knowledge of modern dog‑training methods and openness to new insights.
• Excellent written and spoken German; French is advantageous.
• Organised, methodical, reliable with strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Category B driving licence.

Required skills

• Category B driving licence.

What we offer

• Work in beautiful natural surroundings.
• A responsible and fascinating challenge within a dedicated team.
• Regular opportunities for professional development.
• Appropriate remuneration and attractive social benefits.