Camp Counselor

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate dog behavior, reactions, and interactions with other dogs to complete the initial dog screen evaluations.
• Feed dogs and administer medications as directed.
• Monitor play yards for dogs of all sizes.
• Maintain continuous focus and attention on dog interactions to prevent fights and injuries.
• Observe and learn animal behavior and signs of aggression in order to appropriately assign dogs to the proper play yards.
• Perform dog health checks throughout the day.
• Clean play yards, cabins and all common spaces: mopping, sweeping, and scrubbing.
• Perform dog washes, brush, and other basic dog groom tasks.
• General clean and restock supplies, taking out the trash and basic kennel maintenance.
• Attend additional training as management deems necessary.

Job Requirements

• Stand, walk and crouch to lead dogs to and from play yards using leash or collar.
• Able to stand and supervise dogs in the play yards for most of the work shift.
• Lift, move and put away dog supplies and inventory, including large dog food bags.
• Climb stairs and/or use a small ladder or stool.
• Maintain balance when dogs jump or run nearby, walk on wet floors, and move through dogs crowding at the gate during exit or entrance.
• Must be willing to work holidays.
• Must be at least 17 to apply.