Dog Daycare Shift Leader

Best Friends Fur Ever; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Friends Fur Ever in Maryland is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee daily operations of our dog day-care and boarding facility. You will supervise staff, ensure safety, manage records, and support training initiatives under the Resort Administrator.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong communication, and reliable oversight of animal care, health logs, and client updates. Previous team-lead experience and a valid driver’s license are preferred; a friendly, dog-centered approach is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6-months professional dog care experience preferred.
• Team Lead experience helpful.
• Strong communication, time management, multitasking, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license, insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example; participate in all operational tasks regularly.
• Conduct daily team huddles and ensure open, respectful communication.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback in accordance with policies.
• Enforce company procedures and initiate disciplinary action as necessary.
• Support onboarding and ongoing training using training checklist.
• Monitor staff interaction with dogs; provide daily feedback.

Job description

Best Friends Fur Ever in Maryland is seeking a Shift Leader to oversee daily operations of our dog day-care and boarding facility. You will supervise staff, ensure safety, manage records, and support training initiatives under the Resort Administrator.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong communication, and reliable oversight of animal care, health logs, and client updates. Previous team-lead experience and a valid driver’s license are preferred; a friendly, dog-centered approach is