Dog Day Care Play Yard Attendant

Camp Bow Wow; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Camp Bow Wow in Shelby Township, MI seeks a kennel attendant to care for dogs across morning and afternoon shifts. You will ensure safety, cleanliness, and a fun environment while working in indoor and outdoor play yards.

Responsibilities include supervising dogs, performing basic grooming tasks, and maintaining a sanitary facility. Weekend and holiday availability is required; high school diploma or equivalent is needed.

Qualifications

• Passion for the care of dogs and safety.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Clear communication and teamwork.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates integrity and commitment to duties.

Responsibilities

• Have fun with the dogs while ensuring safety and well-being.
• Provide kind, respectful care at all times.
• Follow all operations policies to keep campers safe.
• Manage groups up to 25 dogs in open play areas.
• Identify signs of play vs. aggression and respond accordingly.
• Clean up waste and maintain a sanitary facility.

Skills

Dog care passion

Strong work ethic

Communication

Multi-tasking

Integrity

Dependable

Punctual

Weekend/holiday availability

Stand/walk long shifts

Kennel experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Have fun with the dogs!
• Provide all dogs with kindness and respect at all times
• Ensure the safety of all of our campers by following strict operations policies
• Safely manage groups of up to 25 dogs in an open play yard environment (indoor and outdoor)
• Understand the difference between dogs playing and dogs being aggressive
• Clean up dog waste in play yards
• Ensure a clean and sanitary facility
• More cleaning...yes we do a lot of cleaning!
• Basic dog grooming, baths and nail trims
• Standing on your feet all day long and cleaning (it is a very labor-intensive environment)
• Communicating effectively with peers and leadership
• Always be dependable and on time
• Demonstrating a positive, fun attitude

Qualifications

• Passion for the care of dogs, no fear of dogs
• Strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Be a person of integrity and commitment
• Must be dependable and punctual is an absolute requirement
• Able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Able to stand/walk for an entire shift
• Previous kennel experience a plus

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement 18+ years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Able to pass a background/criminal check

Additional Info

• Part-time and full-time positions available
• Hiring for both morning shift (6:15am-1pm) and afternoon shift (1-7:15pm)
• MUST be able to work weekends and holidays (including spring break, Memorial weekend, July 4th week, Labor Day weekend, Thanksgiving, & Christmas)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Employee discount

Shift

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental Pay

• Tips

Work Days

• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday