Canine Coach

Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an 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. As the Canine Coach you are responsible for leading the playroom for our furry friends by creating a safe and fun environment while also setting the highest standards and satisfaction of our customers.

We are looking for team members that can meet the following requirements while consistently providing the highest level of care, love and fun for our furry friends. Must LOVE dogs… and, upon successful completion of training, you can even bring YOUR dog to work with you. What a bonus!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise playrooms

• Maintain control of a large group of open play dogs
• Continuously walk the room to reward positive behaviors and re-direct escalated play
• Address behavioral issues immediately without the use of force or physical punishment
• Engage in stimulating, fun, educational activities and games with the dogs.
• Educate the dogs by teaching them to follow basic commands such as sit, down, stay, etc., that will be a benefit inside and outside the playroom
• Attend to any dogs with special needs

Cleaning Duties

• Keep playroom clean of messes at all times
• Daily and weekly cleaning assignments to maintain a clean, safe environment
• Follow proper cleaning procedures and use of chemicals to ensure a safe environment for both people and dogs

Health and Grooming

• Ability to bathe any size dog without direct supervision
• Ability to clip, or use a Dremel to trim dog toenails with the assistance of another team member
• Ability to understand and follow the feeding, medication and allergy lists, without exception and to ensure that all health standards are met

Teamwork and Initiatives

• Ability to work with all team members in a respectful and professional manner
• Effectively communicates in both an oral and written fashion.
• Communicates relevant information daily
• Maintains a positive attitude at all times, no exceptions
• Owns development as a personal responsibility and uses mistakes or challenges as an opportunity to grow to a higher standard of performance

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to work varied schedules including days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as a computer, phones, copiers, etc.
• Ability to spend up to 100% of work time standing
• Ability to work cohesively with others in a fun, fast paced environment
• Ability to “own” a room of dogs

Physical Job Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to stand, stoop, squat frequently
• Position requires standing and walking throughout shift
• Work environment could be noisy or loud at times

Job Type: Full and Part Time

Salary: $12 to $15 /hour

Salary : $12 - $15