Lead Trimmer

Scenthound; Frazer Township (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Merit-based raises

Paid vacation

Career growth

Complimentary service membership

Job summary

Scenthound is seeking a Lead Groomer in Frazer, PA to lead a team of groomers and bathers, deliver expert grooming, and coach new staff. This role emphasizes leadership, schedule adherence, and training to uphold Scenthound standards.

The Lead Groomer will ensure safety and hygiene while fostering a learning-friendly environment and maintaining high-quality grooming across all team members.

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 50 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, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams.
• 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

Leadership

Grooming expertise

Training others

Effective communication

Time management

Quality standards

Education

Grooming school graduate

Job description

Scenthound is the first wellness-focused, membership-based grooming franchise in the pet care industry. As a trailblazer in this space, Scenthound focuses on keeping dogs healthy through routine and preventative care. Our innovative membership model ensures dogs follow consistent care schedules while providing stable, recurring revenue for our franchise partners. Scenthound is committed to setting a new standard in dog grooming and wellness within the ever-growing pet industry.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Merit-based pay increases
• Paid Vacation
• Career growth path to other leadership positions
• Complimentary service membership

Salary Range:

• $23-$30/hr

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 50 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
• 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