Dog Daycare Attendant - Work With Dogs Job at Dogtopia of South Elgin

Dogtopia of South Elgin South Elgin, IL 60177

Dog Daycare, Boarding and Spa

Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services is growing and has immediate openings for full-time_ - 5 shifts/~35 hours per week - and _part-time individuals - 3 shifts/~20 hours per week - that are energetic, organized and love to be with dogs. This person must LOVE dogs and, upon successful completion of training, you can even bring YOUR dog to work with you! What a bonus!

We offer medical benefits (after 90 days) with plans that can be customized for your needs. And, we offer pay increases when you become fully trained, become a key holder as well as for successful time in position.

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 via the activity log
  • Maintains a positive attitude at all times
  • Owns development as a personal responsibility and uses mistakes or challenges as an opportunity to grow to a higher standard of performance

Job Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • 18 years or older
  • Must LOVE dogs!
  • Ability to work varied schedules including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Job Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift 50 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

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!

What we offer: Let’s look at what Dogtopia does for you!

  • It’s always bring your dog to work day!
  • Education in basic dog obedience and training
  • Fun, dynamic team culture with more than 90 locations
  • Career progression based on performance
  • Additional certification programs available
  • Competitive wages with flexibility in scheduling
  • Learn key skills related to customer service, teamwork, or even sales!

As the Canine Coach, you are responsible for leading the playroom for our furry friends by creating a safe and fun environment – and also setting the highest standards and satisfaction of our customers.

Please take a moment and watch this short video to learn more about the brand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FONo1u85eY
Related keywords: animal, animal care, dog

Dogtopia of South Elgin

580 Randall Road, South Elgin, IL 60175

(630) 538-3155

https://www.dogtopia.com/south-elgin/

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • South Elgin, IL 60177: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Tell us about your experiences with dogs?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • dog: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location




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