Doggy Day Camp Counselor - The Watering Bowl

Doggy Day Camp Counselor - The Watering Bowl

Salary Range $15.00 Hourly

Location: St. Peters, MO 63304

Overview

Salary Range $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Day Education Level Not Specified Category Hospitality - Hotel

Job Duties

Our Leader of the pack supervises our canine guests in an action-packed, fast-paced, play environment, focusing on each dog's personality, fun and group safety. If you are focused on delivering 5-star service to our human and furry guests and looking out for their health, well-being, comfort, and overall happiness then this is the job for you!

We are an employee-owned and operated (ESOP) company. We currently have over 80 locations in twenty-six states coast-to-coast and have been in business for thirty years.

If you are looking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you!

Responsibilities:

• Actively oversees dog pack in social play environment, is functional pack leader.
• Observes behavior and manages safety for all.
• Ability to create play groups based on dog personalities and play styles.
• Set up and close yard based on resort policies. (Sanitize, clean, scoop, breakdown pools, etc)
• Actively encourages beneficial interaction between pets and continually monitors pet activity. This includes actively playing with guests.
• Cleans/sanitizes all items at end of day and/or during day.
• Supports philosophy of Best Friends Pet Care while working with a team to collaborate constructively.
• Treats clients, guests and coworkers in a professional, courteous manner; greets all clients/guests encountered while performing work duties.
• Reports items in low supply to management.
• Follows all safe handling and day camp procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Day Range

• We ask that you are available for day, evening, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Education:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent

Physical:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to be on feet for full shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk frequently.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and squat.
• Must be able to follow specific instructions.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to work on computer system and complete written reports
• Must be able to handle dogs of all sizes on leashes.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with time deadlines for completion.
• Must be able to perform all tasks unsupervised as well as with team members.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.

Personal:

• Must possess a love of animals.
• Must be comfortable with animals jumping on you.
• Must be comfortable with and able to work around pet dander, bodily fluids, pet hair, etc.
• Displays a professional manner at all times.
• Must have dominant dog behavior skills.
• Must be willing to learn and open to corrective criticism.

The hourly pay range for this position is $15.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Eligible employees may also participate in company-sponsored benefits and incentive programs.