Lead Groomer - Scenthound University Place

Scenthound Corporate Scenters; University Place (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Competitive pay + tips

Merit-based raises

Wellness stipend

Full-time eligibility

Career growth path

Complimentary membership

Job summary

Scenthound University Place is seeking a Lead Groomer to guide a team of groomers and bathers at our University Place location. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and delivering high-quality grooming to ensure client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has grooming experience or completed a grooming program, strong knowledge of breeds, and the ability to manage schedules and workflows. This is a full-time position with growth opportunities and a path toward leadership.

Qualifications

• 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 and stamina to stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Groom to Scenthound standards while leading the grooming and bathing teams.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and open communication.
• Teach Scenthound standards and provide ongoing coaching to new groomers.
• Ensure safety of dogs and team members and maintain sanitary practices.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentorship

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Self-critique

Education

Grooming school graduation

Job description

Future Opening: Lead Groomer - Scenthound University Place

Full Time University Place

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Merit-based pay increases
• Wellness Stipend, Full-time & 90-days eligible
• 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
• Time-management
• Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming

Referral code from a current employee If no code provided, add their name instead.

We advocate for the health and well-being of dogs.

We are one team with one mission. We trust, respect and support one another.

We bring good energy to our work.

We believe in what we do.

We work with purpose. We are driven by a desire to make a positive impact.

In-house training, clear career path, attainable advancement.

"There's room to grow in this company and it's just great to be around people who enjoy the animals as much as you. I look forward to coming to work because I work with great employees and great, great dogs!"