Carolyn's K9 Retreat is in search of hard-working and reliable dog lovers to join our team! Part-time positions with the potential for full-time hours are available for applicants 18+ with reliable transportation and a love of dogs!
We run a home-based, cage-free, communal facility. This means all of our doggy guests run, play and have fun in a group setting during their stay. Our staff is primarily focused on engaging with and managing our community of dogs throughout the day, NOT tasked with cleaning dozens of kennels while sad dogs look at them hoping for some more attention.
Our 3-acre property in the woods just outside of West Olympia is entirely dedicated to the dogs. We have 5 separate outside play areas, including 3400 sq ft of Puppy Astro Turf and 800 sq ft of covered outside play space to keep staff clean and dry in the winter months. Our 1,400 sq ft home is puppy proofed and fully dedicated to the dogs as well.
In short, Carolyn's K9 Retreat is not like any other doggy daycare or kennel, but a unique dog resort where our attention and care is focused on the dogs 24/7!
Position Available:
Doggy Daycare Attendant
Our Doggy Daycare team spends the majority of the day with the dogs. A normal day at Carolyn's K9 Retreat could see anywhere from 15 - 30 dogs with us during the day. As a Doggy Daycare Attendant, you would be responsible for:
> Supervising groups of dogs playing and interacting.
> Maintaining a calm and safe play environment.
> Learning about dog behavior and basic training techniques from our training staff
> Managing small conflicts between the dogs and de-escalating tension to avoid larger issues.
> Prompt and professional communication with customers, providing updates and important information about their dog while in our care.
> Feeding groups of dogs while ensuring proper safety and separation policies are followed.
> Scheduled cleaning tasks, as well as prompt "spot" cleaning as needed, to maintain a clean and healthy environment for all at The Retreat.
Opportunities Available:
We would love to find team members with interest and/or experience in:
>Management
>Dog Training
>Dog Grooming
>Social Media Management
>Content Creation
>Maintenance / Property Management
Positions start at about 15 to 25 hours a week, with a strong possibility for increased hours after training depending on merit and applicant’s interests. We are a small business with many opportunities for growth in training, grooming, management, and beyond for the right applicant. We love to support hard-working employees in their career development goals!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.25 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Attendance bonus
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
- Tips
Work setting:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- If you had to give a TED Talk with very little time to prepare, what would your talk be about?
Ability to Commute:
- Olympia, WA 98512 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Olympia, WA 98512: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person