Lead Doggy Day Camp Counselor

Paycom - ATS; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in St. Louis, MO is seeking an entry-level Dog Care Attendant to supervise canine guests in a fast-paced, playful environment. You will focus on safety, health, and happiness for both pets and guests, joining a nationwide pet care network.

The role requires at least 1 year of dog handling experience and a high school diploma, with the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. ESOP ownership and team-oriented growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of dog handling experience.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dog pack in social play and act as pack leader.
• Observe behavior and manage safety for all dogs.
• Create play groups based on personalities and play styles.
• Set up and close yard per resort policies and sanitize areas.
• Encourage positive interaction and monitor pet activity.
• Greet clients professionally and report low supply items to management.
• Follow all safety and day camp procedures.

Skills

Dog handling

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer system

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: St. Louis, MO 63144, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $16.00 - $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.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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.