What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOG HANDLER/CAMP COUNSELOR position at Camp Bow Wow Stamford?
Camp Bow Wow provides a fun, safe and upscale environment for dogs to play, romp and receive lots of love and attention! Camp Bow Wow is a premier doggy day care and overnight boarding facility. We are looking to hire fun, energetic, hardworking people who LOVE dogs!
Camp Counselors support daily operations by overseeing the interactive behaviors of day care and overnight Campers and by maintaining a clean and safe facility. Full time and part time positions are available! We are open 365 days a year so availability on weekends and holidays is a must.
About the Job:
MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO APPLY!
Camp Counselors assist with animal care, heavy cleaning and play yard monitoring.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Monitor dogs in play yard.
- Maintaining a clean environment.
- Feeding, cleaning cabins, lifting heavy items.
- Constantly walking and interacting with dogs and team members.
- Maintaining a safe environment!
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Checking in and out dogs.
- Be active and attentive to dogs and pet parents at all times.
Essential Skills:
- Extremely energetic, outgoing, upbeat with a positive personality.
- Must be able to work at a fast pace, in a team environment, and have exceptional customer service skills!
- MUST LOVE DOGS - the noise, the hair, the messes, the love, and the smiles!
Requirements:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years or older.
- Be able to lift dog food and supplies.
- Constantly walk and/or stand entire shift.
Reporting:
- Camp Managers
Availability:
Must be able to work flexible schedule – Camp is open 7 days/week, so weekends and holidays are required but time off is permitted with advance notice. Available 6:30am to 7:00pm any day of the week.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Camp Bow Wow is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Job Type:
Full time/Part time Shifts 6:30am to 1:00pm and 1pm to 7:00pm
Starting Wage:
- $17 - $19 Leading to higher pay
- We offer quick opportunities for pay increases depending on talent!
- Education: High school
- Location: Stamford, CT
- Work authorization: United States (Required)
Job Type: Full-time'
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This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
- People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stamford, CT 06907: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dog handling: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19