Canine Coach Dog Daycare

Dogtopia of Arlington Heights; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free food

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Bring your dog to work

Job summary

Dogtopia of Arlington Heights is seeking a Canine Coach/Rover to safely care for dogs in open-play rooms, supervise groups, reward good behavior, and maintain a clean, safe environment. This role begins part-time with $16/hour and a path to $17/hour after training.

You'll engage in enrichment activities, help with grooming basics, and support a team dedicated to animal welfare. Flexible shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• You genuinely love dogs and want to learn more about them.
• You like being active instead of sitting behind a desk.
• You want teammates who have each other's backs.
• You take responsibility seriously because animals and people are depending on you.
• You can stay calm, think on your feet and handle a fast-moving environment.
• You are willing to work mornings, evenings, weekends and some holidays.
• No professional dog experience? That's okay. We train you.
• Already have dog daycare experience? Even better.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dogs in our open-play rooms
• Reward positive behaviors and redirect dogs when needed
• Manage the energy and safety of the playroom
• Lead games, enrichment and activities
• Keep our playrooms clean, healthy and safe
• Assist in our Spa by bathing dogs, trimming nails and helping with basic grooming services
• And yes, cleaning up after dogs is part of caring for dogs.

Skills

Love dogs

Active

Team player

Responsible

Calm under pressure

Flexible schedule

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

LOVE DOGS? COME BUILD SKILLS, MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND GET PAID FOR IT.

Start at $16/hour (part time) and move to $17/hour after completing your first 90 days of training. Continue earning increases based on tenure and performance. Quickly move from part time to full time based on performance.

Morning Shifts, Afternoon/Evening Shifts, Mid-Day Shifts, Weekends and Nights.

And yes, you can bring your dog to work.

This is a great opportunity for someone starting their career, figuring out what comes next, or looking for a job that actually means something.

This is more than playing with dogs. You are responsible for their safety, care, enrichment and experience.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Bring your dog to work during eligible shifts

$25 birthday bonus

Additional pay for select holidays

Employee referral program

Quarterly customer service bonus when survey goals are achieved

Years of Service bonuses for annual milestones

Extensive training in dog behavior and playroom management

Opportunities to grow into additional responsibilities and leadership roles

Full-Time Benefits - earned with part-time performance milestones

Team members who move into full-time status can become eligible for benefits after 90 days while consistently working at least five shifts per week. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off and a retirement plan.

What You'll Actually Do

As a Canine Coach/Rover, you will learn how to safely and confidently care for groups of dogs of different sizes, personalities and energy levels.

You will:

Supervise dogs in our open-play rooms

Reward positive behaviors and redirect dogs when needed

Manage the energy and safety of the playroom

Lead games, enrichment and activities

Keep our playrooms clean, healthy and safe

Assist in our Spa by bathing dogs, trimming nails and helping with basic grooming services

And yes, cleaning up after dogs is part of caring for dogs.

You Might Be Perfect for This Job If...

You genuinely love dogs and want to learn more about them

You like being active instead of sitting behind a desk

You want teammates who have each other's backs

You take responsibility seriously because animals and people are depending on you

You can stay calm, think on your feet and handle a fast-moving environment

You are willing to work mornings, evenings, weekends and some holidays

No professional dog experience? That's okay. We train you. Already have dog daycare experience? Even better.

You must be able to:

Be around groups of dogs of all sizes

Lift up to 40 pounds

Work a flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays

Work at a Top Dog Facility

Our Canine Coaches receive structured training in dog behavior, body language, positive reinforcement, redirection, safe playroom management and canine care.

You'll learn what it means to show up, be accountable, care for others, work as a team and have others depend on you. Those are skills you'll take into whatever comes next.

Must be 16 or older.