Dog Groomer

Scenthound St. Louis South County, MO; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Employee discounts

Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips

Job summary

A local dog grooming service in St. Louis is seeking a knowledgeable Lead Groomer to provide expert grooming and leadership to a team of groomers. This role involves training new groomers, ensuring adherence to grooming standards, and fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates should have at least one year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school. The ideal candidate will be a confident dog lover with strong communication and mentorship skills. Competitive pay and performance bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school.
• Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade.
• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership and guidance.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and teamwork.
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards.
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members.
• Ensure safety of dogs and team members at all times
• Adhere to sanitary and cleaning practices

Skills

Effective communication with team members and dog parents

Leadership, coaching, mentorship

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Education

Graduation from a grooming school

Dog grooming certification

Tools

Dog grooming tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Employee discounts

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Family owned and operated
• Performance-based bonus
• Career growth path to other leadership positions

About the Position:

The Lead Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership to a team of groomers and bathers, and facilitating training to new groomers.

This position requires:

• At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school
• Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade
• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment

Who We Are Looking For:

We are searching for a confident dog groomer who loves teaching their passion to others! A successful Lead Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivating leader who can assess the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of their team members to provide effective learning opportunities.

Tasks

• Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams
• All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face
• Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship
• Identify when/ where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication with team members and dog parents
• Leadership, coaching, mentorship
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Time-management
• Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming