Bring your dog to work? That's right!
Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare has an opening for an energetic team player to be the star of our playroom as a Canine Coach. We are looking for dog lovers who are eager to learn about dog behavior and become experts in Playroom Management. We provide extensive training for this position.
We are looking for Canine Coaches for both our morning and afternoon shifts.
AM Shift: 6:45am - 12:30pm weekdays, 8:45am - 12:30pm weekends
PM Shift: 1:45pm - 7:30pm weekdays, 1:45pm - 5:30pm weekends
You are:
- A dog lover (obviously!) - we care deeply about the dogs in our care and you will too.
- A team player - we have each other’s backs.
- A perfectionist - we are always looking to learn and improve.
- Brave - we see challenges as fun and are not afraid of failure.
- Prior experience working with dogs is preferred.
You will:
Supervise playrooms and educate dogs
- Proactively manage a large group of dogs in open-play to reinforce good behavior and keep them playing well. This is not just playing with dogs.
- Continuously walk the room to reward positive behaviors and manage the energy level by redirecting dogs when necessary.
- Learn Dogtopia’s positive-reinforcement and redirection process for gently addressing undesirable behaviors.
- Engage in stimulating, fun, educational activities and games with the dogs.
- Care for all furry friends as if they were part of your family
Keep playroom safe & healthy
- Keep playroom clean at all times.
- Complete cleaning procedures to ensure the long-term cleanliness of the playroom.
- Follow proper protocols with pet-safe cleaning solutions.
Work in the Spa
- Bathe dogs of all sizes (some very large) using our state of the art Spa facility
- Trim nails, clean teeth, and clean ears
You can:
- Be around groups of playing dogs of all sizes
- Spend up to 8 hours standing and walking
- Work flexible days and hours, including holidays and weekends
- Lift up to 40 pounds
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.50 per hour
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milford, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person