Hounds Town Dog Daycare Shift Leader

Hounds Town Atlanta - Smyrna; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

A premier dog daycare facility in Smyrna is looking for a Dog Daycare Shift Leader passionate about animal care. The role involves supervising daily operations, ensuring safety protocols, and training staff effectively. The ideal candidate should possess leadership skills, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The position requires experience in dog daycare or related fields and a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in dog daycare, pet care, or animal handling.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Knowledge of safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daycare operations and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Train and support staff on dog handling and customer interactions.
• Manage scheduling and administrative tasks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Customer service skills

Knowledge of dog behavior

Ability to multitask

Education

Pursuing bachelor's or postgraduate degree

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Overview

A Dog Daycare Shift Leader plays a crucial role in overseeing daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow, and maintaining a safe and engaging environment for dogs and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily operations of the daycare, ensuring staff follows protocols for dog safety, cleanliness, and customer service.
• Monitor dog behavior and intervene when necessary to maintain a safe play environment.
• Train and support staff, providing guidance on handling dogs, customer interactions, and daycare procedures.
• Communicate with pet parents, addressing concerns, providing updates, and ensuring excellent customer service.
• Manage scheduling for daycare activities, including feeding, medication administration, and playgroup assignments.
• Ensure facility cleanliness, following sanitation protocols to maintain a hygienic environment.
• Handle administrative tasks, such as check-ins, payments, and record-keeping.
• Open or close the facility, depending on shift responsibilities. (AM and PM)
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Minimum 25 hrs per week
• Must be able to be on call for operations
• Must be able to handle chaotic
• Must be able to be proactive & bring new ideas
• Must be able to take constructive criticism

Qualifications:

• Experience in dog daycare, pet care, or animal handling.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of dog behavior and safety protocols.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Pursing bachelors or post graduate
• Client relations