Midday Dog Walker Team Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dog walking schedules to ensure full coverage and efficiency
• Train and onboard new dog walkers in safe handling practices
• Monitor team performance, providing real-time coaching and feedback
• Review visit reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and brand standards
• Step in to cover visits as needed to maintain service reliability
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and proper dog handling at all times
• Communicate professionally with clients and address questions or concerns
• Complete administrative tasks related to scheduling, reporting, and team support

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of professional dog walking and/or experience working with dogs (day care facility, vet office, boarding facility, etc)
• Prior formal training in dog handling and behavior (Fear Free certification a plus!)
• Strong understanding of dog body language and behavior
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Highly organized with strong time management
• Comfortable handling dogs 50-150 lbs
• Reliable vehicle and smartphone
• Experience with Time To Pet (preferred)
• Experience training or mentoring others (preferred)

Schedule

Monday-Friday, approximately 10am-3pm
Up to 30 hours/week after 60-day trial period

Dog walkers work throughout our service area Monday- Friday in the following areas: Kingstowne, Lorton, Franconia, Rose Hill, Eisenhower corridor, Belle View & Belle Haven, and Old Towne Alexandria

Why Join Pets Are Family

• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and their dogs
• Be part of a company that values professionalism, attention to detail, and treating everyone like family

Requirements for the dog walker team leader position:

• You have been previously trained in safe dog handling practices and have evidence of at least one successful year in a professional pet care setting.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and can provide timely feedback to others on the team.
• You have strong time management skills.
• You have strong communication skills (both orally and in writing). You have the ability to provide exceptional customer service to clients by promptly addressing questions or concerns.
• You can document daily activities and report any unusual behavior or incidents to both the company and the dogs' guardians.
• You have a reliable car and live in or very close (within 5 miles) to the community where you will work.
• You have a reliable smartphone that can support our company's software and takes clear photos.
• You can commit to working with us at least 6 months. We value building and maintaining relationships with our clients!
• You can pass a criminal /vehicle background check.
• You are at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate.

Hours/Pay

Fully trained and certified Dog Walker Team Leaders are paid hourly between $24-$28 (tips + holiday bonus pay). Employees receive ongoing, paid professional development and training.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Experience

• Large dog handling: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability

Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute

Alexandria, VA 22315 (Required)