Doggie Daycare Assistant

Broomfield CO

Description

Doggie Stays and Getaways is expanding our team and looking for reliable dog lovers and pack leaders to join us! Morning, afternoon and full day shifts available 7 days a week. Shifts run 7am-11:30am and 2:30-8pm Monday-Sunday. Responsibilities: -Manage the safety, wellness and appropriate social behavior of the pack -Run meal time and administer all medications as needed -Meet with clients throughout day for dropoff and pickup -Facilitate healthy and successful pack integrations to ensure positive social behavior (we provide training) -Be willing to work with 1-2 other people at times as well as solo management of the pack at times -Kennel and facility cleaning -Updating social media sites -Updating calendar with new bookings and client communication via text, email and phone -Managing dog walks on and off leash Job Qualifications: •Experience: The ideal candidate has a the ability to manage and lead large packs of dogs (with many different energy levels, sizes, breeds, etc.) with a calm, confident and loving demeanor. Ideal candidate has previous experience working with packs of dogs or packs of other animals. Candidate is punctual, reliable and a highly organized dog lover. Candidate is also a people person and has excellent client service skills. •Able to make at least a 6-month commitment of ideally 3-6 days a week. •Passes a criminal background check and reference check •Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions •Has a reliable vehicle and comfortable driving in snow (dogs still need care on snow days) •Can be a team player yet also an independent leader •Owns a smart phone with a cellular data plan •Can lift up to 75 pounds •Will undergo 2-4 weeks of hands on training Starting Compensation: $18-22/hr depending on experience. Potential raise after 8 months. Potential opportunity to add more hours, grow into a trainer position (if interested), and join our Adventure Getaway Program (where we take dogs out off leash on trails, swimming spots, hiking trails, etc.). Application instructions: **PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS POST AND PROVIDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION BELOW** In as many words as you would like, please tell us why you think you are a good fit for the job. Feel free to include a resume, photos or anything else that would help us learn more about you. Speak to any personal or professional experience you have handling, walking, hiking, training or pet sitting dogs. Include which work shifts and days work with your schedule, and any other jobs, school, or regular weekly commitments you have or plan to have in the next 6 months and the days/hours of those commitments. Happy Tails!