What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Handler position at Playground Pups?
Popular and busy UWS doggy daycare, spa & boarding facility is looking to hire fun, loving, enthusiastic dog lovers to our team!
We are looking to hire PART TIME dog handlers who must have PROFESSIONAL dog handling experience for morning, afternoon and overnight shifts (unfortunately, owning a pet does not qualify!).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be an active person - you will be walking and playing with a pack of dogs : )
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
- Must be able to stand on your feet for at least 8 hours
- Must be comfortable handling dog's of various breeds, ages, sizes & temperaments
- Must be able to provide top quality customer service at all times - you may pick up/drop off dogs on a daily basis
- Must be able to follow directions
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills
- Must be professional and reliable at all times
- MUST LOVE DOGS : )
DUTIES:
- Maintaining a clean environment for you and the pups - you will be cleaning pee and picking up poop, among other daily cleaning tasks
- Feeding & medicating dogs of various sizes, breeds & temperaments
- Keeping every dog safe ("refereeing"/preventing fights) and happy during daycare/group play and during overnight
- Dog walking & pick-up/drop-ff service
- Loving & caring for our pups : )
If you feel you are the right fit for our team, please submit your resume!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dog handling: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location