What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Daycare Attendant - Canine Coach position at Dogtopia of Overland Park?
Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate need for Canine Coaches for our Overland Park team. 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.
We are currently seeking part-time, permanent (NOT seasonal) team members for the Canine Coach position. You must be 18 years or older, available 1 weekend day per week and able to work some Holidays (we’re open 365 days/year!).
Perks:
- Bring your dog to work
- Health Insurance Reimbursement
- PTO - paid time off
- Snacks tip share bonuses
- Paid, on-the-job training
- Profit-sharing - Paid every 6 months
- Growth & training (earn CPDT-KA credits!)
What You’ll Do:
- Supervise a large group of dogs in open-play daycare while keeping the pups safe and happy
- All dogs must pass an evaluation and are assigned playrooms based on size and temperament.
- Play, train, and positively reinforce good behavior
- Clean as you go — keep playrooms spotless & sanitized - follow cleaning protocols
- Follow feeding, meds, & allergy notes exactly
- Log updates & communicate clearly with the team
- Stay positive, learn, and grow every day
What You Need:
- Must LOVE dogs!
- High school diploma/GED
- Dog experience preferred (paid or volunteer)
- Reliable, safe, and team-minded
- Able to stand and walk for 3 hours at a time, bend, & lift up to 40 lbs
Why Dogtopia:
- Amazing team & culture
- Best training in dog behavior & care
- Chance to grow into full-time (~35 hours/week) and build a dog-training career
- Give pups the Most Exciting Day Ever while building a community that cares.
- Our noble cause: "To enhance the joy of pet parenthood and enable dogs to positively change the world"
- Through the Dogtopia Foundation, we support service dogs for veterans, youth reading programs, and employment opportunities for autistic adults
- Check out our Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/DogtopiaOverlandPark/
- Check out this video to learn more about the Dogtopia organization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FONo1u85eY
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.50 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- In what ways do you meet the requirements for this position?
- Are you looking for stable and long-term employment, or is this more of a short-term job?
- List any specific days and times you are NOT available to be regularly scheduled:
- Desired amount of hours each week (note, the position is part-time with a range of 20 - 27 hours each week):
- List the DAYS (Monday through Sunday) and HOURS you are available to work between 6:00am - 9:30pm (shifts are either 6am-1pm OR 1:45pm-9:15pm):
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Overland Park, KS 66223 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15