Camp Counselor

Camp Bow Wow- Hilliard

Hilliard (OH)

On-site

USD 13,000 - 19,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Quarterly attendance bonuses

Flexible scheduling

Bring your own dog to work

Employee discounts

Hands-on training

Performance-based growth

Job summary

Camp Bow Wow- Hilliard in Ohio is seeking friendly, dog-loving camp counselors to join our team. You will supervise groups of dogs, assist with feeding, play areas, and keep play yards clean and safe.

No prior experience required; training provided. Weekend and holiday shifts apply, and a positive attitude, adaptability, and patience are essential for success in this lively, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

No experience required; training provided.
Willing to work weekends and some holidays.
Comfortable around dogs and able to perform physical tasks.
Must maintain cleanliness and safety inside/outside play yards.

Responsibilities

Supervise campers (20-25 dogs) and engage in play activities.
Learn dog body language and manage dog-to-dog interactions.
Perform canine health checks and ensure hygiene standards.
Prepare meals per feeding instructions and monitor dietary restrictions.
Communicate concerns to peers and staff, and assist with training.

Skills

Dog care

Team player

Adaptable

Empathetic

Patient

Active

Learning fast

Job description

Benefits:

Employee discounts
Paid time off
Flexible schedule

Before applying: read all de-tails below!

We’re searching for a new addition to our award-winning pack! Our people should consider themselves to be someone who is not only a passionate dog-enthusiast but also adaptable, empathetic, patient, motivated, and an active individual who thrives on learning in a fast-paced environment!

Camp Bow Wow® - Premier Doggy Day and Overnight Camp Basics

Availability Needs:

Weekends: 1 working day per weekend is required (Saturday or Sunday) during general scheduling unless requested off within the system

Holidays: Ability to work some holidays is required – all recognized holiday shift hours are half the normal length (AM is 6:30a-11a & PM is 3:30p-7:15p). Employees working on recognized holidays will be paid time and a half! Holidays are our busiest times of the year and we need sufficient staffing to ensure our festive pups are well-loved and taken care of! Requests for time off are on a first-come first-served basis.

Wages:

starting pay is $11.50 (+ tips) / per hour (or commensurate with experience after training).

After your training period is completed, wages can be negotiated with Management and will be based upon a performance evaluation.

Uniform Requirements:

Shoes – Must have closed toes and heels. Non-slip shoes are highly recommended.
Top layers – Red shirt is required for employees – different colored layers are okay underneath but red must always remain your top or majority layer!
Pants – No rips/holes and no mesh/lace. Pants also must be appropriate length at all times.
*A Camp-branded t-shirt will be given to employees who complete and pass their trial period*

Ideal Candidate Characteristics:

Fosters a supportive, positive, energetic, and thoughtful attitude
Thrives on being loving, gentle, and nurturing towards all dogs, regardless of breed, size, or age!
Comfortable with messes, high levels of physical work, and loud noises
Ability to be alert and aware at all times
Focuses on having a team-centered and reliable work ethic
Can handle urgent matters with sensitivity and carefulness

What We Need from Our Humans:

Supply our Canine Campers with endless attention, lots of love, positive reinforcement, and entertainment
Know our Campers’ names, behaviors, and quirks
Learn dog body language to then evaluate and manage all dog-to-dog interactions through consistent cues and commands
Apply prevention skills when necessary but also be willing and able to use reactionary skills when handling more urgent matters
Observe Campers' behaviors and energy levels in order to appropriately assign them to the proper play yards (which will require distinguishing between dog vocalizations, ex: distress barks, play, greetings, aggression, etc.)
Perform canine health checks throughout the shift
Maintain cleanliness and hygienic standards when performing responsibilities inside and outside of the play yards
Communicate to peers effectively regarding Camper concerns ranging from behaviors, illness, incidents, breaks, etc
Prep and provide meals to Campers while adhering to their feeding instructions – also provide accommodations to our “picky eaters” while maintaining all dietary restrictions

What Camp Offers Our Humans:

PTO
Quarterly attendance bonuses
Flexible scheduling
Bring your own dog to work (after completion of training)
Employee discounts (for boarding, daycare, and grooming services!)
Hands-on training in dog body language, care, and behaviors
Performance-based opportunities for growth within the company

No experience necessary for this position, but any level of professional experience is a huge bonus! Otherwise, we’ll provide the knowledge to help you build your canine skills!

Camp Counselors do more than just pet and play with puppies - you'll be supervising, engaging with, and positively conditioning groups of 20-25 dogs, varying in size, breed, and play style! This position includes a lot of cleaning, moving, and independence so be ready to show us what you can do!

We work as hard as we play and you can expect to go home tired, covered in dog kisses & hair, but also while feeling super fulfilled. We love what we do & we love the dogs we work with even more!!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

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