Lead Groomer

Scenthound Escondido, CA; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips

Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits

Merit-based pay increases

Paid Vacation

Career growth path to other leadership positions

Complimentary service membership

Job summary

A dog grooming company in Escondido is seeking a Lead Groomer to provide expert grooming knowledge and leadership to a team. Responsibilities include training new groomers, ensuring safety, and adhering to grooming standards. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience and a passion for teaching. Competitive hourly base pay plus tips, along with benefits like medical insurance and paid vacation are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school.
• Knowledge of dog breeds and care standards.
• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment

Responsibilities

• Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership.
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide coaching.
• Ensure safety of dogs and team members at all times.
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards and provide ongoing coaching.
• Identify when/where help is needed and assist to keep the schedule on track.
• Ensure safety of dogs and team members; adhere to sanitation practices.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Center Manager.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Time-management

Self-critique

Education

Graduation from a grooming school

Job description

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits


• Merit-based pay increases


• Paid Vacation


• Career growth path to other leadership positions


• Complimentary service membership

About the Position

The Lead Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership to a team of groomers and bathers, and facilitating training to new groomers.

This position requires:

• At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school


• Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade


• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time


• Reliable transportation


• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment

Who We Are Looking For

We are searching for a confident dog groomer who loves teaching their passion to others! A successful Lead Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivating leader who can assess the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of their team members to provide effective learning opportunities.

Tasks

• Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams


• All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face


• Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork


• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship


• Identify when/ where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule


• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times


• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices


• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication with team members and dog parents


• Leadership, coaching, mentorship


• Problem-solving


• Attention to detail


• Time-management


• Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming