Canine Coach - Dog Daycare Attendant

Description:

• It’s always "bring your dog to work day!"
• Competitive Wages, Holidays, and Flexible Scheduling.
• This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.
• Eligible for performance-based bonus.

Dogtopia, the industry leader and fastest-growing dog daycare, boarding and spa services company has an opening for an energetic, organized, business-minded individual to join our team as Dog Day Care Attendant at our new facility in North Overland Park.

Check out our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/DogtopiaofNorthOverlandPark/

Check out this video to learn more about the Dogtopia organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FONo1u85eY

All positions at Dogtopia including, Front Desk, Rover, General Manager, Team Lead often begin as a Dog Daycare Attendant. Extensive training is provided for this position to ensure you are comfortable, safe and enjoy your job. We want you to succeed and we will work hard with you to ensure you are successful.

This position begins as part-time and you must be 18 years or older to apply.

About the Daycare Attendant:

The focus of the Daycare Attendant is to create a safe and fun play environment for each pup so they have the Most Exciting Day Ever! You care for all furry friends as if they were a part of your family. All rooms are equipped with webcams so our Pet Parents can stay engaged with their dogs and watch the fantastic experience you create for their pup.

Live by our Dogtopia-isms, the rules by which we operate:

• We LOVE life unconditionally like a dog.
• We STAY loyal to our pack.
• We CHASE the absolute highest standards of safety.
• We PLAY to our fullest potential.
• We TREAT every day like It’s the Most Exciting Day Ever!

Top 5 Reasons you will LOVE being a Dogtopian

• Your customers are ALWAYS super happy to see you.
• You will make money doing something that makes you SMILE every day.
• Flexible schedules and super supportive colleagues.
• Free day care for you dog.

Requirements

Personal Characteristics:

• Must love dogs!
• Have an eagerness to learn, be engaged and support your teammates.
• Enjoy working Independently and being in charge of your assigned playroom.
• Prefers to keep things in order and clean for the health of our furry friends.
• Can handle occasionally chaotic situations while remaining calm.

Qualifications:

• Ability to spend up to 100% of work time standing.
• Ability to work flexible day and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must have an eagerness to learn, be engaged and support your teammates.
• Ability to complete all required training within scheduled times.

Responsibilities:

Supervise Playrooms:

• Manage a large group of dogs in open play daycare
• Engage in stimulating, fun, educational activities and games with the dogs.
• Continuously walk the room to reward positive behaviors and re-direct escalated play.
• Address behavioral issues without the use of force or physical punishment.
• Educate the dogs by teaching them to follow basic commands such as sit, down, and stay.
• Attend to any dogs with special needs.

Keep Playroom Safe & Healthy:

• Keep playroom clean at all times.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning assignments to maintain a safe, clean play environment.
• Follow proper protocols with pet safe cleaning solutions.

Health & Hygiene:

• Meet high standards in administering medication and following allergy protocols.
• Ensure that all health standards are met for dogs in our care.

Teamwork:

• Work as part of a team to make every day the most exciting day ever!
• Effectively communicate with management and team members.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude at all times, no exceptions
• Own your personal development by looking for opportunities to grow and learn each day.
• ENJOY your team! GROW with your team! And PLAY to your fullest potential!