What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Handler position at Bay View Bark?
We are looking for an active, friendly and hard working dog lover to join our growing team.
Starting pay is based on experience, applicants with professional experience in dog handling/animal care may start at the higher starting pay range.
Compensation for this position begins at $11.00-$13.00/hr depending on experience, with employees that successfully complete a 60 day probationary period earning a $0.25 to $0.50/hr increase. Shift Pay Premiums (extra pay) are offered for evenings and Active 3rd shift. Time and a half pay is offered for Holidays. Additional merit-based pay increases are provided as employees become more experienced.
Applicants with no professional animal experience are also encouraged to apply.
Due to the busy nature of our business, please do not call or stop in with application inquiries. The lobby is currently open by appointment only.
Bay View BARK has full time dog handler positions available (33 - 40 hours, varies weekly, must have weekend availability). Part time positions required to have some day, evening and weekend availability.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of hiring.
Applicants with flexible availability are preferred. The average employee is scheduled for 1 or 2 evenings a week and 1 weekend shift per month.
New team members will be working along side our veteran crew while supervising dog play groups, providing obedience and manners training, and keeping the facility clean.
We are willing to train new employees in all aspects of their duties.
All applicants should:
Have good communication skills- Be able to think on your feet and reliably follow directions- Enjoy interacting with dogs of all breeds and sizes- Have a curiosity or experience working with dogs and reading basic dog body language - Be comfortable learning to work with groups of 10-15 dogs at a time- Be okay with cleaning up after dog messes routinely throughout the day and evening- Be excited to learn and perform positive, reward based training methods- Have stamina to keep up in a fast paced environment- Plan for working outdoors in all kinds of weather year round-
Applicants must be able to stand/walk for long periods of time-Must be able to walk quickly for long periods of time. Must be able to run if needed- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs, run, bend, crouch, climb stairs and crawl on a regular basis- Be capable of regular cleaning activities: mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing and more.
Bring your dog to work! Day Care is free for your dog when you are on shift. ( Employee must complete probationary period and employee dog must meet our standard behavior and health requirements).Employees enjoy 50% discount on Day Care and Stay & Play for your dog when you are not in the building, discounts on grooming, dog food and retail items.'
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Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks used in lobby, regular cleaning.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $13