Doggy Day Camp Counselor

Best Friends Pet Care Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Friends Pet Care Inc. is looking for a Leader of the Pack to oversee canine guests in a dynamic play environment. This role involves managing dog safety, facilitating interactions, and maintaining clean play areas. Ideal candidates have a strong love for animals and experience in dog handling. The position offers both full-time and part-time options with competitive hourly pay and various benefits.

Benefits

401(k) matching

ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year dog handling experience required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have dominant dog behavior skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively oversees dog pack in social play environment.
• Manages safety for all pets and guests.
• Cleans/sanitizes all items at end of day.

Skills

Dog handling

Animal care

Safety management

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $14.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Duties

Our Leader of the Pack supervises our canine guests in an action-packed, fast-paced, play environment, focusing on each dog’s personality, fun and group safety.

We are an employee-owned and operated (ESOP) company. We currently have over 70 locations in more than twenty states from coast-to-coast and have been in business for thirty years.

If you are looking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you!

Responsibilities:

· Actively oversees dog pack in social play environment, is functional pack leader.

· Observes behavior and manages safety for all.

· Assembles and dismantles pet play areas as per Best Friends Pet Hotel policy.

· Actively encourages beneficial interaction between pets and continually monitors pet activity.

· Cleans/sanitizes all items at end of day and/or during day.

· Supports philosophy of Best Friends Pet Hotel while working with a team to collaborate constructively.

· Treats clients, guests and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner; greets all clients/guests encountered while performing work duties.

· Reports items in low supply to management.

· Follows all safe handling and day camp procedures.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Requirements

Education:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year dog handling experience.

Physical:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to be on feet for full shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk frequently.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and squat.
• Must be able to work on computer system and complete written reports
• Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.

Personal:

• Must possess a love of animals.
• Displays a professional manner at all times.
• Must have dominant dog behavior skills.
• To learn more, please visit on the web: www.bestfriendspetcare.com