Kennel Tech Shift Lead

Elite K9 Club; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Elite K9 Club in South San Francisco is looking for a dependable Shift Lead experienced in dog handling. This leadership role involves supervising daycare activities, cleaning, and staff training. Candidates must have strong leadership skills, the ability to multitask in a physically demanding environment, and a comfort level with large dogs. Pay ranges from $23 to $25 per hour, depending on experience. Join us if you are passionate about dogs and eager to grow in management!

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual.
• Leadership-minded and team-oriented.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Previous experience with animal behavior, daycare, or kennel management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daycare and boarding dogs.
• Assist with staff training and daily kennel operations.
• Monitor dog behavior and maintain safe playgroups.
• Clean kennels/yards thoroughly throughout the day.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Animal behavior understanding

Physical labor capability

Job description

About the Job

Barkz & Recreation is looking for a hardworking, dependable, and confident Shift Lead to join our team!

This is a leadership role for someone who is experienced working with dogs, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and comfortable helping manage daily operations alongside management.

This is NOT just “playing with dogs.” This position requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, cleaning, physical labor, time management, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervising daycare and boarding dogs.
• Assisting with staff training and working interviews.
• Helping oversee daily kennel operations.
• Monitoring dog behavior and maintaining safe playgroups.
• Cleaning kennels/yards thoroughly throughout the day.
• Assisting with enrichment activities and themed events.
• Helping create/edit client update videos and content.
• Maintaining structure, safety, and cleanliness standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Reliable and punctual.
• Leadership-minded and team-oriented.
• Comfortable handling large/high-energy dogs.
• Able to work independently and make decisions.
• Comfortable in loud, physically demanding environments.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods and lift 50+ lbs.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Previous experience with animal behavior, daycare, kennel environments, or team management preferred.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday. Holiday availability may occasionally be required.

Pay

• $23-$25/hour depending on experience with animal behavior and management.

If you’re passionate about dogs, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want an opportunity to grow into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your resume and a brief introduction about your experience working with dogs.