Prior experience in dog daycare and handling required. NO SEASONAL POSITIONS. Minimum 5 hours a week.
Extensive Canine coach training provided. Both online an shadowing a coach. Certification upon successful completion of tests. Both am (6:45 am to 12:30pm) and pm shifts (1:45 to 7:30pm) Monday-Friday are available. Sat and Sunday hours available also. Pay increases with successful completion of canine coach 2 and 3 certifications.
Dogtopia of Berkeley Heights, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has immediate opening for an energetic and organized individual to be the star of our playroom as a Canine Coach. Extensive training is provided for this position, and we have both full-time and part-time positions available for weekdays and weekends. As canine coach you will facilitate and monitor the safe socialization, exercise and education of your pack in one of our indoor playrooms (toybox, romper or gym). As the Canine Coach you are responsible to be 100% engaged in creating a safe and fun environment while still setting the highest standards and satisfaction of our pups and pet parents.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Prior experience in dog care is necessary.
-Minimum age of 18 and must be able to arrive in time for work 6:45 am or 1:45 pm
- Must love dogs!!
- Ability to spend 100% of time working, standing and engaging with dogs
- Must have reliable transportation and be punctual for your pups!
- Must enjoy a fun, fast paced environment with strong time management skills
- Ability to become a pack leader with breeds from poodles to pitties
- Have Fun on Camera! All rooms are equipped with cameras for Pet Parents to stay engaged
- Keep data accurate with current dogs and communicate any notes to the front desk
- Physically able to handle dogs and cleaning supplies such as mops, mop buckets etc
- Cross training in spa services and meal prep
Benefits:
-Bring your dog to work!
-E-training and certifications for Canine coach level 1, 2 and 3.
-Training on dog breeds, behaviors and training
-Opportunity for growth to Shift lead or ops manager
-cash tips from pet parents
-Communication and support from front desk and shift lead positions through ear piece and walkies
-Fun and supportive environment
Understanding our Dogtopia-isms:
The Rules by which we, as DOGTOPIANS live by are:
We LOVE life unconditionally like a dog.
We STAY loyal to our pack.
We CHASE the absolute highest standards of safety.
We PLAY to our fullest potential.
We TREAT every day like It’s the Most Exciting Day Ever!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.13 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 15 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- The job requires being able to stand up to 5 hours and to be constantly moving around in the playroom, completely focused on the pups. Do you have any concerns about being able to comply with that?
Experience:
- Dog daycare: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 (Required)
Work Location: In person