Doggy Day Camp Counselor

Paycom - ATS; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Best Friends Pet Care in St. Louis, MO is seeking an entry-level, part-time team member to supervise canine guests in a lively play environment. You will ensure safety, manage group activities, and greet clients with a friendly, professional demeanor.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, 1 year of dog handling experience, physical ability to lift 40 pounds, stand for long periods, and work day shifts including weekends and holidays. Training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year dog handling experience.
• Physical ability to lift 40 pounds and be on feet for full shift.

Responsibilities

• Oversees dog pack in social play environment and ensures safety.
• Observes behavior and manages safety for all.
• Create play groups based on dog personalities and play styles.
• Set up and close yard per resort policies; sanitize and clean.
• Engage with guests and staff in a professional, courteous manner.

Skills

Dog handling

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: St. Louis, MO 63144, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day,

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. If you are focused on delivering 5-star service to our human and furry guests and looking out for their health, well-being, comfort, and overall happiness then this is the job for you!!

We are an employee-owned and operated (ESOP) company. We currently have over 80 locations in twenty-six states 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.
• Ability to create play groups based on dog personalities and play styles.
• Set up and close yard based on resort policies. (Sanitize, clean, scoop, breakdown pools, etc)
• Actively encourages beneficial interaction between pets and continually monitors pet activity. This includes actively playing with guests.
• Cleans/sanitizes all items at end of day and/or during day.
• Supports philosophy of Best Friends Pet Care 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.

Day range:

We ask that you are available for day, evening, weekends and holidays.

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 follow specific instructions.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to work on computer system and complete written reports
• Must be able to handle dogs of all sizes on leashes.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with time deadlines for completion.
• Must be able to perform all tasks unsupervised as well as with team members.
• 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.
• Must be comfortable with animals jumping on you.
• Must be comfortable with and able to work around pet dander, bodily fluids, pet hair, etc.
• Displays a professional manner at all times.
• Must have dominant dog behavior skills.
• Must be willing to learn and open to corrective criticism.