Canine Coach

LongwoodDT LLC; Longwood (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Dogtopia in Longwood, FL is seeking an energetic Canine Coach to join our playroom. The position is part-time with an immediate opening and extensive training provided. Holiday availability is required, and candidates must be at least 18 years old.

Pay ranges from $14 to $15 per hour. You will work weekends and holidays and must be able to stand for long periods while caring for dogs in a fast-paced environment. Apply to join a fun, animal-loving team at Dogtopia.

Qualifications

• Must love dogs.
• Ability to stand for long periods during the shift.
• Flexible days and hours across the week.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to manage a room of dogs and monitor behavior.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of a large group of dogs.
• Care for all dogs as part of the family.
• Record health and behavior notes for dogs.
• Clean play areas and equipment (waste disposal, mopping, sweeping).
• Safely manage dog behaviors during play.
• Engage, play, teach, and enjoy the dogs.

Skills

Loves dogs

Stamina

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Dog handling

Lifting 30 lbs

Job description

Description

Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate opening for an energetic and organized individual to be the star of our playroom as a Canine Coach! Extensive training is provided for this position, and we currently have part-time positions available.

• Holiday availability is required
• Must be at least 18 years old

Qualifications:

• Must love dogs
• Ability to spend up to 100% of work time standing
• Ability to work flexible days and hours throughout the entire week
• Ability to work cohesively with others in a fun, fast-paced environment
• Ability and confidence to manage a room of dogs
• Ability and lift/move playroom equipment that can be upwards of 30lbs

Personal Characteristics:

• Detail Oriented
• Quick thinker
• Emotionally intelligent
• Enthusiastic by nature
• Fun-loving
• Strong observance skills
• Strong Multi-tasker
• Excellent communicator

Responsibilities:

• Maintain control of a large group of dogs
• Caring for all furry friends as if they were a part of your family
• Recognizing and logging dog health and behavior notes
• Cleaning: disposing of dog waste, mopping, sweeping, cleaning playroom equipment
• Safely manage dog behaviors in play
• Engage, play, teach, and enjoy the furry friends!

The Rules by which we, as DOGTOPIANS live by are:

• We LOVE life unconditionally like a dog.
• We STAY loyal to our pack.
• We CHASE the absolute highest standards of safety.
• We PLAY to our fullest potential.
• We TREAT every day like It’s the Most Exciting Day Ever!

We are also proud to be deeply invested in giving back to our communities through our Dogtopia Foundation’s Fetch It Forward initiatives with a mission that Enables Dogs to Positively Change Our World.

Requirements

Training:

This job is a great opportunity for anyone interested in entering an animal care and/or training field! Our training program, developed by canine behaviorists and veterinarians, will provide you with the expertise to care for dogs and help them be the best versions of themselves! At Dogtopia, you will learn:

• Grooming tasks such as baths and nail trims
• How to identify dog breeds and behaviors
• How to teach and reinforce positive behaviors in dogs
• How to “speak” dog by assessing their body language
• How to recognize certain health conditions

At Dogtopia, our Quality of Care sets the standard for dog care. We are committed to maintaining the cleanest and safest environment for dogs to have fun in. Caring for our furry friends is more than just play. As a Canine Coach, your #1 commitment is to the health and safety of the dogs. You will be responsible for creating a safe and fun environment for the dogs, while setting the highest standards of satisfaction for our customers.

Work Days:

• Weekends
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Pay: $14-$15 per hour