Assistant Kennel Manager

K9s For Warriors Inc; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

K9s For Warriors Inc. seeks an Assistant Kennel Manager to lead daily kennel operations, supervise staff, and ensure humane handling and safety of all dogs.

The role requires coordinating with the Kennel Manager, maintaining records, and maintaining compliance with established procedures to support our mission of providing service dogs for veterans. The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, teamwork, and dependable scheduling, including weekends and holidays, to meet the facility’s needs and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience.
• Kennel, rescue, or shelter experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are preferred.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, schedule, approve timecards, supervise Kennel team with Kennel Manager support.
• Ensure safety procedures for kennels and animal handling.
• Oversee daily kennel tasks, deep cleaning, and food preparation.
• Maintain accurate kennel records and monitor dog health conditions.
• Assist with inventory, maintenance, and PPE policy adherence.
• Lead daily kennel department meetings and coordinate with other teams.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About this position

Determined to end Veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is the leading nonprofit organization providing Service Dogs to military Veterans nationwide suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma — at no financial cost to the Veteran. Founded in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, K9s For Warriors is committed to saving lives at both ends of the leash by primarily rescuing dogs and pairing them with Veterans in need. In order to continue the great work we’re doing, we’re looking to add an Assistant Kennel Manager to our amazing team!

Roles and Responsibilities

The Assistant Kennel Manager is responsible for managing daily operations and functions of the kennel and K9 Caretaker team in accordance with the standards and procedures established by K9s For Warriors.

Essential Functions and Duties

Hire, train, schedule, approve timecards, conduct performance reviews, and supervise all employees on the Kennel team with the support of the Kennel ManagerEnsure all procedures, policies, and protocols, including operation of the quarantine kennels, are current with best practices and updates are distributed to appropriate staffEnsure accuracy and compliance with safety procedures for all aspects of the kennels, with special emphasis on animal handling and cleanlinessSchedule, delegate, participate, and oversee completion of kennel tasks, including but not limited to daily deep cleaning, food preparation, etc.Be available to kennel staff after hours to provide direction and guidance for any issues or emergency situations within the kennelsObserve, assess, and ensure all canine behavior and health concerns are handled according to K9s For Warriors policies and proceduresAlways handle canines humanely and safely, and ensure all staff and volunteers do the sameMaintain accurate daily kennel records including but not limited to bathing lists, kennel cards, and updating the Master Kennel LocatorMonitor medical and behavioral condition of dogs, notate concerns on the kennel cards and notify the kennel leadership team of medical or behavioral changesAssist with maintaining buildings and equipment, including but not limited to interior and exterior of buildings, grounds, kennel areas, yard maintenance/equipment, and report maintenance concernsAssist with maintaining, monitoring, ordering, and tracking inventory of all kennel supplies, and assist with dissemination of incoming products and orderingLead daily department meetings regarding kenneloperationsAbility to work with dogs on unknown or outdated vaccination historyFollow and adhere to all PPE policiesFollow and promote all K9s For Warriors policies and proceduresProvide a positive example regarding work ethic, attitude, professional ethics, knowledge of policies/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and mutual respectProvide exceptional, courteous, and compassionate customer service to the public, volunteers, and other staff members at all timesWork collaboratively, and with a positive attitude, with all K9s For Warriors department teams for the care, benefit, promotion, and ultimate outcome for animals in our care

Other Duties

Perform additional tasks as assigned by Kennel Manager or managementMaintain good communication with kennel staff and management

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent1-2 years supervisory experience requiredKennel, rescue, or shelter experience preferredA valid driver’s license and clean driving record are preferred in order to meet standards to be added to company insurance as a driverAbility to work independently with little to no supervisionAbility to work weekends, holidays, and rotating schedule to ensure the needs of the facility are adequately met

Physical Demands

Ability to exert a moderate to extensive amount of physical effort, including stooping, crouching, twisting, turning, walking stairs, climbing, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds individually. Exposure to unpleasant odors or sounds. Exposure to chemicals, loud noises, and inclement weather.

Competencies

InitiativeIntegrityAttention to DetailConflict ManagementCoachingPlanning and OrganizingCommunication

7:30AM-4:00PM Monday-Friday *Please Note- Schedule may vary or change*

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