Dog Day Care Shift Lead - Experienced Kennel Attendant

Camp Bow Wow; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Coming in 2024)

Job summary

Camp Bow Wow Rockaway, located in Rockaway, New Jersey, is seeking an EXPERIENCED Kennel Attendant to help manage and train staff responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of customers’ dogs. The role is hands‑on, running the shift in the back of the house, including cleaning kennels and supervising play yards with up to 25 dogs.

Must have professional dog care experience and be able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for 3–4 hours, and work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Professional dog care experience required.
• Experience supervising or training staff.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Non-seasonal availability preferred.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the safety, cleanliness, and happiness of daily dog campers.
• Lead and train kennel attendants and supervise the back‑of‑house shift.
• Manage the shift and report to upper management.
• Perform hands‑on duties including cleaning kennels and supervising play yards with dogs.
• Ensure staff punctuality and adapt to changing needs, including weekends/holidays.

Skills

Dog care experience

Team leadership

Shift management

Physical fitness

Job description

Camp Bow Wow Rockaway, located in Rockaway, New Jersey, is seeking an EXPERIENCED Kennel Attendant to help manage and train staff responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of customers’ dogs. The role is hands‑on, running the shift in the back of the house, including cleaning kennels and supervising play yards with up to 25 dogs.

Must have professional dog care experience and be able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand for 3–4 hours, and work weekends and holidays.