Year Round - Dog Hiking Specialist

Shoreline Happy Paws is hiring a Dog Hiking Specialist to lead small-group hikes through Connecticut's most beautiful woods, beaches, and trails. This is a year round position. You'll Love This Job If You Would rather be in the woods than anywhere else Light up at the challenge of teaching a group of dogs to walk nicely on leash together Want a workday that ends muddy, tired, and happy If that sounds like you, this one might be yours. What You'll Do This is primarily a hiking role. You'll also be performing dog walks, yard let-outs and potty breaks, and visiting clients' homes for dog walking or pet sitting appointments. This can include cats. Lead structured small-group hikes on local trails, beaches, and woods Coach dogs into great leash manners, solo and as a pack Walk dogs in neighborhoods when hikes aren't on the schedule Handle yard let-outs and potty breaks Visit clients' homes for dog walking or pet sitting (cats included) Provide vacation drop-in care Send photo updates and visit reports that make clients smile Drive between visits across our service area Expand your knowledge with contuing education about dog behavior Schedule Part-time, your choice: anywhere from 10 to 25 hrs/week We just ask for consistency in your weekly schedule Year‑round role (no summer‑only hires) Primary need: Tues/Wed/Thurs, 9 AM to 1 PM or 10 AM to 2 PM Mon to Fri also considered Optional evenings, weekends, and overnights if you want them Pay & Benefits

• 16.94/hour during paid training
• 17 to $25/hour dog hiking pay

New hires start at the low end of the range. You will not start at the mid or top. Raises come with tenure and performance. Flexible schedule Higher pay through advancement into leadership roles and tenure Tips, mileage reimbursement, PTO, holiday pay, end‑of‑year bonuses Paid Pet CPR certification and education stipend (dog training, Pet CPR Instructor) Costco membership, employee discounts, referral program W-2 employment with workers' comp and liability insurance Service Area (must live in or very near - no exceptions) Essex, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, Deep River, Chester, Haddam, Higganum, East Lyme, Niantic, Waterford, Groton, New London What We're Looking For Dog Lovers who are 18+ years old Genuine love for animals; patient and respectful Reliable, communicative, detail-oriented Calm and confident around fearful, reactive, or excitable dogs Comfortable, even happy, outdoors in all weather Able to handle large or strong dogs (90+ lbs) Physically active. Cam hike several miles a day over uneven terrain Reliable vehicle, valid license, clean driving record, current auto insurance Smartphone with data and ability to pass a background check Come walk with us. Grow with us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shoreline Happy Paws