What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Pack Leader Thursday - Sunday position at Big Valley Pet Resort?
Are you passionate about leading a pack of furry companions to their fullest potential? Big Valley Pet Resort is a fast-paced pet boarding and dog grooming facility that is looking for passionate animal lovers to join our team.
We are looking for a dedicated individual to take on the role of Dog Pack Leader As the leader of our pack, you will be responsible for instilling confidence, maintaining accountability, and actively engaging our dogs to meet their physical and mental stimulation needs.
Flex Role schedule is as follows:
Pack Leader Hours: 7 am - 4:30 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Must be able to work weekends and holiday work may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establishing yourself as a confident and assertive leader within the pack.
- Ensuring the well-being and safety of all dogs under your care.
- Providing regular physical exercise through walks, playtime, and outdoor activities.
- Creating and implementing mental stimulation activities to keep the dogs engaged and fulfilled.
- Being self-accountable for the pack's overall health and happiness.
- Welcoming dogs, and cats, and their owners as they get dropped off for boarding or daycare.
- Transitioning dogs on a leash from the kennel to the play yard for play time multiple times a day.
- Must be a team player with good communication skills, willingness to take direction, guidance, feedback from others and be an encouraging member of the team.
The not so glamorous aspects of the job include:
- Scooping up poop from play yards and walks.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with dogs in a leadership capacity.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both with dogs and humans.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
- Knowledge of canine behavior, simple training techniques, and basic first aid.
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Passion for enriching the lives of dogs through positive reinforcement and engagement.
Working Conditions/ Physical Activity requirements:
- Walking and standing for extended periods
- Sufficient physical strength, coordination, dexterity, and mental alertness required to assure the safety of yourself and the animals in our care.
- Candidate must be able to walk dogs ranging in weight from 5-100 lbs. short distances, throughout the facility or on farm walks on the property.
- Candidate must be comfortable and confident to play with and supervise dogs in our play yards, in groups ranging from 2-15 dogs.
- Applicants must be able to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively and have the physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and some heavy lifting.
Incumbents may be in contact with animals that may bite or scratch.
Safety and comfort of the animals is most important at Big Valley, so a passion for animals and understanding of their temperament, behavior and needs is mandatory.
Pay: $17.25 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your prior work/personal experience with animals and why you are interested in applying for this Pack leader position.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19