Lead Groomer

Scenthound; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet grooming company is seeking a Lead Groomer in Portland. This role involves expert grooming, leadership, and training of a high-energy team. Successful candidates should be knowledgeable about dog breeds, possess strong leadership skills, and have a genuine passion for dog care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits

401K with 4% match after first year

Career growth path to leadership positions

Complimentary service membership for one dog

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Knowledge of dog breeds and care standards required.
• Physical strength to lift up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Trim dogs to Scenthound standards while providing mentorship.
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members.
• Create a supportive learning environment for groomers.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Coaching

Problem-solving

Time-management

Education

Graduation from a grooming school

At least 1 year of grooming experience

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• 401K with 4% match after the first year of employment.
• Career growth path to other leadership positions
• Complimentary service membership for one dog

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

Who We Are Looking For :

We are searching for a confident dog groomer who loves teaching their passion to others in a high energy team environment! A successful Lead Trimmer (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

• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times
• Trim (Groom) to Scenthound standards while providing ongoing 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
• Identify when / where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule
• 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
• Time-management
• Hold oneself and others to high standards of customer experience
• This position is for our Barrow's Crossing location. Projected open is 4 / 15 / 2025.