Camp Counselor
About The Position
Dog Day Care Camp Counselor Job Responsibilities: Evaluate dog behavior, reactions, and interactions with other dogs to complete the initial dog screen evaluations, also called “Interviews.” Feed dogs and administer medications as directed. Monitor play yards for dogs of all sizes. Maintain continuous focus and attention on dog interactions to prevent fights and injuries. Observe and learn animal behavior and signs of aggression in order to appropriately assign dogs to the proper play yards, which will require listening and distinguishing between dog vocalizations, distress barks, aggression, etc. Perform dog health checks throughout the day. Clean play yards, cabins and all common spaces: mopping, sweeping, and scrubbing. Perform dog washes, brush, and other basic dog groom tasks. General clean and restock supplies, taking out the trash and basic kennel maintenance. Attend additional train as management deems necessary.
Requirements
- Stand, walk and crouch to lead dogs to and from play yards using leash or collar.
- Ability to stand and supervise dogs in the play yards for most of work shift.
- Lift, move and put away dog supplies and inventory, including large dog food bags.
- Climb stairs and/or us a small ladder or stool.
- Maintain balance when dogs jump or run nearby, walk on wet floors, and move through dogs crowding at the gate during exit or entrance.
- Must be willing to work holidays and weekends
- Must be at least 17 to apply.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate dog behavior, reactions, and interactions with other dogs to complete the initial dog screen evaluations, also called “Interviews.”
- Feed dogs and administer medications as directed.
- Monitor play yards for dogs of all sizes.
- Maintain continuous focus and attention on dog interactions to prevent fights and injuries.
- Observe and learn animal behavior and signs of aggression in order to appropriately assign dogs to the proper play yards, which will require listening and distinguishing between dog vocalizations, distress barks, aggression, etc.
- Perform dog health checks throughout the day.
- Clean play yards, cabins and all common spaces: mopping, sweeping, and scrubbing.
- Perform dog washes, brush, and other basic dog groom tasks.
- General clean and restock supplies, taking out the trash and basic kennel maintenance.
- Attend additional train as management deems necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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