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Operations Manager(entry level)

Tiki's Playhouse
Glenelg, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2027

Operations Manager Apprentice

Build Your Business Career While Getting Paid to Learn

Tiki’s Playhouse is looking for a motivated Operations Manager Apprentice to join our team through a Registered Apprenticeship Program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.

This is a 2-year, paid apprenticeship designed for someone who wants to develop the skills needed to manage a business—and potentially own one. You’ll gain hands-on experience in dog care, operations, customer service, administration, and business management while receiving classroom instruction and mentorship.

If you love dogs, enjoy working with people, and have an entrepreneurial mindset, this opportunity may be for you.

What You’ll Learn

  • Daily business operations and management
  • Dog care, handling, and behavior
  • Customer service and client communication
  • Office administration and organization
  • Scheduling, records, and basic business technology
  • Social media, marketing, and events
  • Team leadership and problem-solving
  • Different operating shifts and areas of the business

Schedule & Training

  • 40 hours per week
  • Variable shifts designed to provide experience across all aspects of the business
  • Weekends and holidays are required as needed
  • Must be willing to work different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Hands-on training with dogs is an essential part of the position
  • Additional reading, coursework, and training assignments will be required

Apprenticeship

  • 2-year paid apprenticeship
  • 4,318 hours of paid on-the-job training
  • 144 hours of related classroom instruction per year(PAID)
  • Starting wage: $16/hour, with progressive wage increases as skills are developed
  • Maryland Department of Labor industry-recognized credential upon completion
  • Mentorship and hands-on business training

Benefits

  • Free membership at American Fitness Express
  • Opportunity for continued employment and advancement
  • Real-world experience in small-business operations and entrepreneurship

Who We’re Looking For

  • 18 years or older with a high school diploma
  • Must enjoy working with dogs
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Reliable, responsible, and willing to learn
  • Comfortable using computers, phones, Microsoft Office, and basic business technology
  • Interested in business ownership, management, or entrepreneurship
  • Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to learn how a business operates from the ground up while developing skills you can use to build your own future.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16

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