Canine Adventure Guide

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Training & development

Job description:

About us

At Eva's Play Pups, we're dedicated to creating a fun, loving, and safe environment for all dogs in our care. Our growing, yet, still small business in Dog Boarding, located in Union Dale, PA, is known for its professionalism, growth opportunities, and unwavering love for our furry friends. We take pride in our collaborative work environment, which includes regular social events and on-the-job training.

Before you apply, please take a moment to check out our location: 2342 Belmont Turnpike, Union Dale, PA to be sure this commute will work for you. This may be a Seasonal of Full Time role, please be sure to inquire what the employment status will be in your interview.

To learn more about who we are and what we're about check out our website (evasdogcamp.com) and social media on Facebook/ Instagram!

Join our Pack as a Canine Adventure Guide at Eva's Play Pups Country Dog Camp!

Are you passionate about dogs and love working in the great outdoors? Eva's Play Pups Country Dog Camp is looking for hardworking, reliable teammates to join our pack as Canine Adventure Guides.

As a Canine Adventure Guide, you'll be an integral part of our team, responsible for maintaining the well-being and happiness of our canine guests. Your love & compassion for dogs will shine through as you engage with them throughout the workday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain Kennels: Provide general housekeeping, ensure proper feeding, and administer medications with the highest quality standards.
• Property Care: Ensure the 66-acre property is well-maintained by promptly notifying the maintenance team and management of any deficiencies and taking initiative to correct issues as they arise.
• Dog Activity Monitoring: Utilize training from Evas Play Pups to moderate play and ensure interactions are positive and safe for all dogs.
• Hiking with Dogs: Enjoy invigorating hikes with our furry companions for 6-8 hours a day.
• Client Communication: Document the enjoyable experiences of our pups with high-quality photos and videos to share with clients.
• Medical Checkovers: Conduct regular health checks on the dogs and promptly report any medical concerns to a manager.
• Continuous Training: Attend regular training sessions to ensure continued development of animal handling and kennel management skills.

Physical Demands:

• Climb fences as needed
• Hike 6-8 hours per day
• Lift heavy loads greater than 50 pounds
• Frequently bend, squat, and stand for up to 10 hours a day

Requirements:

• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Availability on all weekends and holidays (this is a hospitality role- the clients we serve travel on weekends and holidays, so we must be prepared to take care of their pups while they are away.)
• Willingness to work early mornings, sometimes as early as 5 am
• Flexibility in scheduling- shifts typically end around 4pm or 6pm, however with the needs of the dogs or the day we may stay two hours later. We generally schedule 3 1/2 shifts per week to ensure staff have plenty of time to rest and prepare for their work week.

At Eva's Play Pups Country Camp, we value continuous learning and growth opportunities for our team members. If you are looking to start your career in animal care or expand your existing skills in a supportive environment, apply now to become an Adventure Guide with us. Join our dedicated team where every day brings new adventures for both you and our furry friends!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time