Dog Care Specialist Lead - Sol Dog Lodge and Training Center

About the Role

This position serves a critical management leadership role, responsible for assisting the Dog Boarding Operations Manager with the day-to-day activities of Sol Dog Lodge and Training Center. This includes ensuring the highest standards of care for our canine guests, training and developing staff and volunteers, and maintaining operational excellence.

In this hands-on leadership position, you will manage daily dog care routines, oversee team performance, and support an enriching and safe environment for dogs and staff alike. You will work closely with the Operations Manager to implement dog boarding enrichment programs, ensure consistent care protocols, and foster a positive and collaborative team culture. Flexibility is essential, as shifts may include days, evenings, and/or overnight responsibilities to support our 24/7 care model.

As an integral part of our mission to serve the needs of all dogs and their families, you will help bring our vision to life—creating a community where all dogs are valued, thriving, and supported with compassionate, accessible services.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dog Boarding Operations Manager with the day-to-day activities of Sol Dog Lodge and Training Center
• Ensure the highest standards of care for canine guests
• Train and develop staff and volunteers
• Maintain operational excellence
• Manage daily dog care routines
• Oversee team performance
• Support an enriching and safe environment for dogs and staff alike
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to implement dog boarding enrichment programs
• Ensure consistent care protocols
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture
• Occasionally cover overnight shifts when the need arises

Schedule

The schedule for this position can vary. We are open 7 days a week, and the Dog Care Specialist Lead position generally works between the hours of 06:00 am and 12:00 am (midnight). The anticipated schedule for this position through the remainder of 2026 is 40 hours per week with the shifts listed below:

• Sunday: 02:00pm - 12:00 am (midnight) - 10 hours
• Monday: 02:00pm - 12:00 am (midnight) - 10 hours
• Tuesday: 02:00pm - 12:00 am (midnight) - 10 hours
• Wednesday: 02:00pm - 12:00 am (midnight) - 10 hours
• Thursday: OFF
• Friday: OFF
• Saturday: OFF

The listed schedule is intended to be transparent about the current vacancy, however, we are seeking a qualified candidate who can be flexible and help us staff the facility to provide the best care we possibly can for the dogs in our care. We do have a dedicated overnight staff, however, Dog Care Specialist Leads may occasionally be asked to cover overnight shifts when the need arises.

Qualifications

• Passionate about dogs and the people who love them
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and/or overnight shifts to support a 24/7 care model
• Hands-on leadership capabilities
• Experience managing daily dog care routines
• Ability to oversee team performance and foster a positive, collaborative team culture

Benefits

• Part of a team dedicated to fostering a community where all dogs are valued, thriving, and cared for compassionately