Dog Daycare Team Member

7427 N. Curtis Ave. near N Lombard, Portland OR

Description

If you've applied before, feel free to apply again. Learn more about what we do by visiting our site at www.clubk-9pdx.com. How To Apply: Please EMAIL a cover letter AND resume to our facility. In your cover letter explain your experience with dogs, why you want to work at our facility, your availability, what you would bring to our facility, your favorite dog breed and why. Cover letters can be addressed to Vanessa. The Positions: We are looking for part time employees with the opportunity to move to full time. We are looking for people who are able to work a flexible schedule, weekends, and holidays, as well as covering for coworkers when needed. Things are always changing so applicants must be flexible and adaptable. -- We are looking for people to mainly work on the play floor with the dogs. All staff members are responsible for safe management of dogs at play. Most of our client's pups are high energy so you must be very patient and comfortable with dog play. -- At Club K-9 we put a strong emphasis on positive dog training techniques and handling skills. Under no circumstances do we advocate or allow screaming at dogs, alpha rolls, pinning dogs, use of squirt bottles, intimidating the dogs, or similar techniques. We are looking for team members that are passionate about animals and who want to improve the dog daycare industry. Requirements: All applicants must love dogs, have fantastic communication skills, great references, be able to stand and walk around for at least 8 hours, lift 50 lbs, and be comfortable with dogs of all sizes and breeds. Applicants must also have basic knowledge related to caring for dogs, efficient cleaning, the ability to take initiative and make good common sense decisions. You must have a "can-do" attitude. Employees are expected to be on time to work, reliable, complete tasks quickly, team-players and solution oriented. References will be checked. Professional experience with dogs, or previous experience at a daycare is preferred; however, all care-taking experience is great. We are open 365 days a year with modified holiday hours. New employees will be expected to work holidays and weekends. ****Please note, at this time, we do not offer employment to applicants under the age of 18. All applicants must be free of drugs, and alcohol while at work, and Club K-9 is a 100% smoke free facility.****