Dog Daycare Kennel Staff Wanted

Denver CO

Description

PLEASE READ ENTIRELY BEFORE APPLYING This is a PART-TIME, LONG-TERM position. Please ONLY apply if: You are looking for a long-term/part-time position You are available and willing to work ALL major holidays and some weekend days (we are open 365 days a year) NO EXCEPTIONS! You are willing to get dirty and perform physical labor You are at least 18 years old You do NOT have a full-time school or work schedule (sorry, we cannot accommodate additional full-time schedules) Waggin' Tails Dog Resort is looking for a dog daycare attendant to add to our team. We are a small family owned and operated business where the owners work and manage full-time with a small crew of passionate dog lovers. Dog daycare is a place for dogs to get to play unleashed in a controlled setting monitored by our staff. We also offer overnight boarding and basic bathing services. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic dog lovers, strong-willed, and self-motivated individuals who feel comfortable around large groups of dogs. Professional experience with dogs is desired, but not necessary. We will train the right person. This position is not just playing with dogs all day. It will require a lot of standing, kneeling, cleaning, and physical labor. When large groups of dogs are together, they are active, loud, and rambunctious. Our job is to monitor these play groups to ensure their safety. Monitoring dog play yards takes a lot of natural confidence, patience, and self-control. Dogs need to trust you, yet know that you are in charge. Everyone shares the work load, including shifts and task loads, which means everyone will be trained on every aspect of the job, including (but not limited to) cleaning, dog handling, dog bathing, database management, and customer service. You must be willing and able to learn all elements of the job. Hours available will vary week to week based on the number of dogs in our facility, but we hope to consistently offer 25-30 hours per week. Minimum Requirements: Flexible Schedule - Preference is given to those with open availability/ very limited exceptions - Weekend and Holiday availability is a must Excellent attendance and punctuality At least 18 years of age with your own reliable vehicle Be able to stand for at least 5 hours at a time Physically and mentally capable of reacting to and resolving all potential dog altercations Confident around ALL dog breeds Lift up to 50lbs (primarily to lift dogs into the tub for bathing) Able to bend and kneel to clean many different surfaces with a variety of cleaning products A basic understanding of dog behavior Self motivated, hard working, and friendly Willing and able to complete Canine CPR and First Aid Certification training Clear a background check Salary is $12.50/hour. Additional compensation may be negotiated DOE AFTER training has been completed. In order for your application to be considered, visit our Google Form here: - this will take you to our online application to submit your resume and our experience questionnaire. This must be completed in order to be considered. Based on your application responses, we will contact you to schedule an interview ASAP if we feel you could make a great addition to our team. Interviews will be held in person at our facility. We are looking to hire IMMEDIATELY, so be timely with your responses to increase your chances of an interview.