Doggy Day Camp Counselor

About the role

Our Leader of the pack supervises our canine guests in an action-packed, fast-paced play environment, focusing on each dog’s personality, fun, and group safety. If you are focused on delivering 5-star service to our human and furry guests and looking out for their health, well-being, comfort, and overall happiness, this is the job for you! We are an employee-owned and operated (ESOP) company with over 80 locations in twenty-six states coast-to-coast and have been in business for thirty years. If you are looking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you!

Responsibilities

• Actively oversees dog pack in social play environment as the functional pack leader.
• Observes behavior and manages safety for all dogs.
• Creates play groups based on dog personalities and play styles.
• Sets up and closes yard based on resort policies (sanitize, clean, scoop, breakdown pools, etc.).
• Actively encourages beneficial interaction between pets and continually monitors pet activity, including playing with guests.
• Cleans and sanitizes all items at the end of the day and/or during the day.
• Supports the philosophy of Best Friends Pet Care while collaborating constructively with a team.
• Treats clients, guests, and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner; greets all clients/guests encountered.
• Reports items in low supply to management.
• Follows all safe handling and day camp procedures.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-year dog handling experience.

Physical Demands

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to be on feet for a full shift.
• Must be able to stand and walk frequently.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and squat.
• Must be able to follow specific instructions and multitask.
• Must be able to work on a computer system and complete written reports.
• Must be able to handle dogs of all sizes on leashes.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with time deadlines for completion.
• Must be able to perform all tasks unsupervised as well as with team members.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander, and excretions.

Personal Attributes

• Must possess a love of animals.
• Must be comfortable with animals jumping on you.
• Must be comfortable working around pet dander, bodily fluids, and pet hair.
• Displays a professional manner at all times.
• Must have dominant dog behavior skills.
• Must be willing to learn and open to corrective criticism.

Schedule

We ask that you are available for day, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance