Lead GroomerTrimmer

Scenthound Frazer, PA; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Merit-based pay increases

Paid Vacation

Career growth path

Complimentary service membership

Job summary

A dog grooming service is seeking a Lead Groomer to provide expert grooming, lead a team, and facilitate training. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of grooming experience, is knowledgeable about dog breeds, and possesses strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include grooming to established standards, mentorship of new groomers, and maintaining dog safety. This positions offers competitive hourly pay with benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

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; stamina to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship.
• Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork.
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching.

Skills

Effective communication with team members and dog parents

Leadership, coaching, mentorship

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Education

Graduation from a grooming school

Job description

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 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.

Requirements

• 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