Dog Resort Associate (early morning shift)

Waggles Pet Resort is a state-of-the-art pet resort in Wheeling, Illinois. We seek to enhance the lives of pets and families by offering high-quality dog daycare, lodging, training, and spa services in a fun, professional atmosphere. We are looking for highly motivated pet professionals to join our team and help us redefine the standard for pet care in the Chicago area. The Resort Associate position is the engine that keeps Waggles running in tip-top shape. Resort Associates help move dogs about the building and provide care for them when they are not in playgroup.

Schedule / Location: 

• We are hiring for morning and afternoon shifts.
• We currently have available shifts from 6am to 3pm, 7am to 4pm and 8am to 5pm. 
• Operating hours are from 6am to 10pm. 
• Business hours with clients visiting the resort. are Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 9am to 5pm.
• We prefer candidates to be available one weekend day per week.
• The role is designed to be full-time.
• 419 Harvester Court in Wheeling, Illinois 60090

Compensation:

$16 - $17 / hour 

• Quarterly Performance Reviews
• Paid Training and Continuing Education
• Professional growth opportunities are available for motivated and dedicated staff.
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid-Time Off
• End-of-year bonus (up to $300, based on hours worked)
• Onsite Meals/Snacks
• Referral bonuses for new clients and staff

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating guest arrival and departure
• Preparing overnight guest suites
• Preparing and delivering food and medication
• Performing daily wellness checks on each guest
• Cleaning lodging areas and other areas of the resort
• Providing individual play sessions for dogs, not in playgroup
• Optional work providing dog transport (Waggles Chaffuer Service), driving company-provided vans
• Optional work bathing dogs in our dedicated spa space
• Assisting with other roles as needed

The ideal candidate:

• Empathy: The effort you put into this work positively impacts the lives of animals. 
• Awareness: Our job is to provide enriching canine experiences and constantly read dog body language to ensure the safety of dogs and other staff members. 
• Health: Staff should want to help us keep Waggles Pet Resort clean at all times, reducing the risk of canine illness. 
• Time management: Dogs in our care may require food, water, medication, or care provided at timed intervals while visiting Waggles Pet Resort. 
• Teamwork: We expect staff to communicate with their colleagues, asking for help when needed and helping out when requested. 
• Reliability: We always want to maintain a safe staff-to-dog ratio at Waggles Pet Resort. By design, we have 15 dogs to 1 staff member, which is a very safe number for the dog daycare and boarding industry. 
• Candidates who have monitored groups of children (lifeguards, daycare staff, school bus drivers, athletic coaches, educators) are encouraged to apply. 
• This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start a career or grow their professional experience with dogs.
• Previous experience working with dogs, including walking, training, bathing, or transporting dogs, is preferred but not required.

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