Dog Handler- Downtown Dog Lounge

1011 Mercer St, Seattle WA

Description

To apply click on this link: (or enter the url into your browser) Come join one of the fastest growing dog daycares in the Seattle area! We are not your average doggy daycare. We have a proven track record with 19+ years of experience.  Our purpose and values: We are industry leaders, delivering PEACE OF MIND in a safe environment by caring for every dog as our own. Cultivating the bond between pooches and their people by serving generations of pups for life. Respectfully supporting one another with integrity in all that we do. Expanding the HEART of our house into the community with love and passion.  Job Purpose: Dog Handlers provide direct care for dogs, toward both health and safety. The position is responsible for supervising dogs while in the park. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following is a list of general job responsibilities. This list is not all-inclusive and may be amended to meet changing business needs. Dog Handlers: Actively oversee a designated dog park in-person to ensure positive and safe dog interactions; mitigate escalating behaviors Assist with dog rotations and mealtimes Assist with running dogs at check in and check out  Perform additional services such as dog walks, dog jogs, and one-on-one ball play Clean up after dogs and perform other essential cleaning and disinfection tasks  Follow safety guidelines and protocols  Provide exceptional customer service, including transparent communication Develop strong relationships with customers (pooches and people) Communicate and participate as part of team Attend daily recap meetings, as well as read and understand recap daily    Uphold the Purpose and Core Values of the business in actions and words Develop thorough knowledge and understanding of dog breeds and dog behavior Perform other daily tasks as assigned by the Pack Leader and/or Supervisors Cross train for other positions within the company over time Attend periodic trainings and All Team Meetings Mentor new team members as assigned Uphold DDL Purpose and Values, communicating clearly, openly, honestly, and kindly Experience and Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Experience working professionally with dogs, 1+ years preferred  Required Skills and Abilities: Comfortable working within close proximity to dogs in play park   Desire to develop a thorough understanding of dog behavior Quick reaction time to unpredictable situations Comfortable working in a loud environment Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Comfortable standing for 8 hours at a time Able to lift 45 pounds  Our benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off…and the best part…bring your dog to work among many other things! If you have a good work ethic, great attitude and the desire to grow... we want to meet you. Come grow with us! To apply click on this link: (or enter the url into your browser)