Midday Dog Walker Team Leader

Are you an experienced dog professional ready to step into a leadership role? Pets Are Family Pet Sitting Services is seeking a Dog Walker Team Leader to lead and support a team of 7 dog walkers while maintaining our high standards of care, safety, and client experience. This is a hands‑on leadership role combining field work with team oversight. You will walk dogs daily while also ensuring schedules run smoothly, team members meet performance expectations, and clients receive consistent, high‑quality service. Daytime dog walkers work across our service area Monday‑Friday in the following locations: Kingstowne, Lorton, Franconia, Rose Hill, Eisenhower corridor, Belle View & Belle Haven, and Old Towne Alexandria. Immediate areas of need: Kingstowne and Old Towne. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily dog walking schedules to ensure full coverage and efficiency Train and onboard new dog walkers in safe handling practices and company SOPs Monitor team performance, providing real‑time coaching and feedback Review visit reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and brand standards Step in to cover visits as needed to maintain service reliability Ensure adherence to safety protocols and proper dog handling at all times Communicate professionally with clients and address questions or concerns Complete administrative tasks related to scheduling, reporting, and team support Requirements Minimum 1 year of professional dog walking and/or pet care experience Prior formal training in dog handling and behavior (Fear Free certification a plus) Strong understanding of dog body language and behavior Experience training or mentoring others (preferred) Excellent communication and leadership skills Highly organized with strong time management Comfortable handling dogs 50–150 lbs Experience with Time To Pet (preferred) Reliable vehicle and smartphone Live within 5 miles of the community where you will work Commitment to working at least 6 months Pass a criminal/vehicle background check Minimum age 18 and high school graduate Ability to document daily activities and report any unusual behavior or incidents Schedule Monday–Friday, approximately 10am–3pm Up to 30 hours/week after 60‑day training period Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement On‑the‑job training Professional development assistance Referral program Job Type: Part‑time Shift Availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: Alexandria, VA 22315 (Required) #J-18808-Ljbffr Pets Are Family Pet Sitting