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Job DescriptionBenefits: • Tip Pool, • Bonus based on performance, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Free uniforms, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Training & development Benefits and Perks: • Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips, • Merit-based pay increases, • Paid Vacation, • Career growth path to other leadership positions, • Complimentary service membershipAbout the Position: The Lead Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership to a team of groomers and bathers, and facilitating training to new groomers. This position requires: • At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school, • Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade, • stamina to stand for long periods of time, • Reliable transportation, • Willingness to work in a smoke-free environmentWho We Are Looking For: We are searching for a confident dog groomer who loves teaching their passion to others! A successful Lead Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivating leader who can assess the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of their team members to provide effective learning opportunities. Tasks • Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams, • All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face, • Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork, • Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship, • Identify when/ where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule, • Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times, • Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices, • Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter ManagerSkills and Abilities:, • Effective communication with team members and dog parents, • Leadership, coaching, mentorship, • Problem-solving, • Attention to detail, • Time-management, • Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming