We are looking for hard working, driven individuals that are self starters, team players, and love animals! This position is also open for future cross training in other departments in the facility including customer service, grooming, and our housekeeping/feeding department!
We offer paid lunch breaks, employee discount, paid Birthday (full time staff), and opportunity for advancements! Staff also receive a yearly raise in January, and potential merit raises throughout the year!
Come work with a great team of dog and cat loving coworkers in a family-friendly environment. We pride ourselves on creating a clean, safe, fun, and interactive environment for Our Staff and dogs. Doggie Daycamp Staff members are there to ensure the health, safety, and care of all our canine Guests.
***Please do not apply if you cannot work at least 1 weekend shift every week! This is a requirement!***
Job purpose:
Carry out Daycamp duties to ensure the department runs smoothly. Tasks include reading canine body language, adhering to Daycamp groups/play times, escorting Guests, and maintaining a clean, safe, fun, and interactive environment. Works closely with the Daycamp Manager and other Daycamp Staff members to ensure the health, safety, and care of all Guests.
Duties and responsibilities for Daycamp Staff:
- Demonstrate proper protocol with regard to upholding our high standard of care for all Resort Guests.
- Provide ongoing general health evaluations on Guests and administer first aid when needed
- Maintain a safe environment for Resort Guests by keeping the play areas clean and organized. Ensure that essential supplies are adequately stocked on a daily basis
- Effectively communicate with Daycamp Manager and Daycamp Supervisor regarding timeouts, altercations, Guest health, behavior, conflicts, concerns, etc..
- Continually interpret body language of all Resort Guests in an effort to minimize altercations and maintain a safe environment for all
- Exchange groups in a timely manner. Complete potty breaks quickly and efficiently
- De-escalate altercations in an appropriate manner in an effort to avoid injury to Guests and staff alike
- Schedule playtimes and direct staff to complete Daycamp duties and responsibilities
- Maintain a professional work environment by keeping on task and working as a team with your fellow Daycamp staff members, Manager and Supervisors
Qualifications:
- High school or GED preferred
- Previous animal experience/handling is a requirement!
- Certified Pet Care Technician and Pet First Aid certification preferred
- Knowledge of dog behaviors, body language and group handling preferred
Working conditions:
At least one weekend shift every week, holiday hours, 5:45AM shifts and working past 6PM on occasion, working with animals with a range of behavioral and health variations. Working outdoors during inclement weather.
Physical requirements:
This position requires periods of standing and/or walking for extended periods of time, bending down and lifting animals/objects of various sizes/weights on occasion (up to 50lbs), and handling dogs of all sizes, weights, and behavioral/training levels on lead. Must have the ability to properly restrain dogs. This job is very physically involved!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
