Kennel Supervisor

McKenna WA

Description

Kennel Supervisor Position *Must be 21yrs or older. *Valid Driver’s license *Reliable transportation *WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS* - OPEN AVAILABILITY IS A REQUIREMENT Experience in working with dogs is a requirement for this position. This position will require supervising the team of Kennel Assistants to ensure that the needs of our guests and their environment is maintained for health and safety as well as esthetics of the facility. Maturity, self motivation and an eye for detail are critical for this role. The Kennel Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the kennel and care of the dogs and ensure that they are cared for properly. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Coordinating and overseeing operations for kennel/ boarding dogs. * Training and Supervising other kennel workers. * Creating daily tasks and duties to ensure that the kennel and facilities are maintained to standard. * Scheduling boarding appointments, checking and and out guests. * Ensuring that kennels and facilities are cleaned and sanitized to ensure the health and safety of our guests. * Ensuring dogs are fed and exercised and generally cared for. * Monitoring behavior and health of boarded dogs. To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills and qualities: * Compassion: Kennel Supervisor must be kind and caring when dealing with animals and their owners. * Interpersonal skills: Kennel Supervisor must interact with owners as they drop off and pick up their pets and maintain a positive relationship with kennel staff. * Physical stamina: In this role may need to be on their feet for long hours at a time or may need to crawl, bend, and lift to work with the animals. * Trustworthiness: Kennel Supervisor must demonstrate that they can be trusted to care for for other peoples' animals. If you feel like this is you, please email your resume and cover letter.