Dog Day Care Play Yard Specialist

Camp Bow Wow Shelby Township; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Camp Bow Wow Shelby Township is seeking staff to care for dogs in a friendly, high-energy environment. You will supervise play, ensure safety, and help with basic grooming and cleaning tasks.

The role requires a genuine love for dogs, reliability, and the ability to work mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays. Training is provided, and both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine love for dogs and care about their wellbeing.
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow policies.
• Ability to multitask and communicate clearly with teammates.
• Willing to work mornings, afternoons, weekends and holidays.
• Previous kennel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Have fun with the dogs!
• Provide kindness and respect to all dogs at all times.
• Ensure safety by following operations policies.
• Safely manage groups of up to 25 dogs in open play yards (indoor and outdoor).
• Understand the difference between dogs playing and dogs being aggressive.
• Clean up dog waste in play yards and maintain sanitary facilities.
• 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 (labor-intensive).
• Communicating effectively with peers and leadership.
• Always be dependable and on time.
• Demonstrating a positive, fun attitude.

Skills

Passion for dogs

Strong work ethic

Strong communication skills

Multitasking ability

Integrity and commitment

Dependable and punctual

Weekend/holiday availability

Standing/walking endurance

Kennel experience a plus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Camp Bow Wow Shelby Township is seeking staff to care for dogs in a friendly, high-energy environment. You will supervise play, ensure safety, and help with basic grooming and cleaning tasks.

The role requires a genuine love for dogs, reliability, and the ability to work mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays. Training is provided, and both full-time and part-time positions are available.