Here at Camp Bow Wow our Camp Counselors are like the lifeguards of the plays. You are making sure everyone is playing safe and appropriately while giving love and creating bonds with each Camper!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate dog behavior, reactions, and interactions with other dogs to complete the initial dog screening evaluations, also called “interviews.”
• Monitor play yards for dogs of all sizes.
• Maintain continuous focus and attention on dog interactions to prevent fights and injuries.
• Observe and learn animal behavior and signs of aggression in order to appropriately assign dogs to the proper play yards, which will require listening and distinguishing between dog vocalizations, distress barks, aggression, etc.
• Perform dog health checks throughout the day.
• Clean play yards, cabins and all common spaces: mopping, sweeping, and scrubbing.
• Perform dog washes, nail trims, and other basic dog grooming tasks.
• Perform janitorial duties: restocking supplies, taking out the trash and basic kennel maintenance.
• Complete Pet First Aid and Doggy CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Feed dogs and administer medications as directed.
• Make reservations for day and night campers, accept payments for services.
• Follow established service protocols and procedures to insure quality customer service. Attend additional training as management deems necessary.
• Abide by the employee code of ethics and attendance accountability as set forth by Camp Bow Wow.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent required. College desirable.
• Previous job experience with dogs is not required, but it is preferred.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Genuine love for dogs and a dedication to safety and cleanliness. Professional experience working with dogs in a daycare or boarding facility, or as a vet tech, vet assistant or dog trainer, is highly desired.
• Highly reliable, on-time, and flexible.
• Basic computer skills (such as email, MS Office, company specific database)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, or kneel.
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items more than 50 pounds
• Continually subjected to loud noise from barking dogs
• The possibility of receiving minor injuries from dogs including but not limited to bruises, scratches, and dog bites

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.25 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person