Lead Groomer 20 per hour Tips

Scenthound South Naperville, IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is seeking a Lead Groomer who can inspire and lead a team of grooming professionals. This role is perfect for a passionate dog lover with expert grooming knowledge who enjoys teaching others. As a Lead Groomer, you will foster a supportive learning environment, ensuring that high grooming standards are met while providing mentorship to new team members. If you are confident, adaptable, and possess strong leadership skills, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your career in a nurturing and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Vacation

Career growth opportunities

Complimentary service membership

Merit-based pay increases

Training & development

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school.
• Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and grooming tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to grooming and bathing teams.
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards and provide coaching.
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times.

Skills

Grooming experience

Effective communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Education

Graduation from a grooming school

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary
2. Opportunity for advancement
3. Training & development

Benefits and Perks:

1. Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
2. Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
3. Merit-based pay increases
4. Paid Vacation
5. Career growth path to other leadership positions
6. 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:

1. At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school
2. Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade
3. Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time
4. Reliable transportation
5. 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:

1. Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams
2. All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face
3. Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
4. Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship
5. Identify when/where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule
6. Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times
7. Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices
8. Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager

Skills and Abilities:

1. Effective communication with team members and dog parents
2. Leadership, coaching, mentorship
3. Problem-solving
4. Attention to detail
5. Time-management
6. Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming