Dog Handler (Canine Coach)
25 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionDescription: Dogtopia (BKBM LLC), the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate opening for an energetic, organized individual to be the star of our playroom as a Canine Coach. Extensive training is provided for this position and we have both morning and afternoon part-time positions available. Core Competencies: • Consistent and timely attendance, • Ability to learn dog recognition, • Completion of all E-learning platforms, • Meal recording, • Proper control of all dogs in all rooms, • Ability to help in Grooming tasks, • Maintain control of large groups of dogs, • All rooms are equipped with cameras for pet parents to stay engaged, • Caring for all furry friends as if they were a part of your family, • Keep data accurate with current dogs, • Engage, Play and Enjoy the furry friends!, • Understanding our Dogtopia-isms, • The rules by which we, as Dogtopians live by are:, • We LOVE life unconditionally like a dog., • We STAY loyal to our pack., • We CHASE the absolute highest standards of safety., • We PLAY to our fullest potential., • Will learn how to perform grooming tasks such as baths and nails, ear and teeth cleaning, • Will learn how to identify dog breeds and behaviors, • Report dog scuffles right when they occur for safe wound cleaning if needed, • Maintain and update cleaning schedule, along with holding themselves and team accountable to the Dogtopia’s safety and cleaning standards, • Inventory management of cleaning, dog and First Aid supplies Requirements: Primary Responsibilities: • Supervising the dogs in the playrooms, • Ensuring all play by dogs are safe and friendly, • Cleaning after the dog's urine and feces, • Correctly and safely removing and putting on dog collars, harnesses, etc., • Take dogs from the owner to enter the playroom or take dogs from the playroom to return to their owner, • Communicating any dog health or safety issues, • Administering food and medications, • Maintaining a clean and sanitary facility, • Perform Meet and Greets to a high standard (dog temperament tests), • Perform cross-trained duties to a high standard whenever needed (front desk/bathing/rover), • Must be able to respond quickly if a scuffle breaks out, • Must be confident around all dog breeds and sizes, • Must love dogs, • Ability to spend up to 100% of work time standing, • Ability to work flexible days and hours, including holidays and weekends, • Ability to work cohesively with others in a fun, fast paced environment, • Strong customer service skills, • Detail oriented, • Quick thinker, • Emotionally intelligent, • Outgoing, enthusiastic by nature, • Excellent communicator, • Strong observance skills, • Strong multitasker, • Confident