Canine Coach - Playroom Attendant
About The Position
Dogtopia is seeking Canine Coaches to supervise dog daycare playrooms and help maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and enjoyable environment for dogs and their pet parents. Coaches monitor group play, engage dogs in activities, and support their confidence, social skills, and positive play. The role also involves cleaning play spaces, reporting on dogs’ health and behavior, and appearing on playroom webcams so pet parents can watch their dogs. Dogtopia describes its mission as enhancing the joy of dog parenthood through clean, safe, and educational daycare, and supporting causes through the Dogtopia Foundation.
Requirements
- Must love dogs.
- Able to stand for a full shift.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Able to crouch and bend down frequently.
- Will be in regular contact with dogs of various sizes.
- Friendly.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Teamwork skills.
- Positive attitude.
- Able to multitask.
- Reliable attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Previous dog-industry experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Monitor large groups of dogs during open play.
- Maintain a clean and healthy play space, including deep cleaning the playroom at the end of each shift.
- Engage, play, and interact with daycare dogs.
- Participate on camera in webcam-equipped playrooms so pet parents can watch their dogs.
- Encourage dogs’ confidence, social skills, and appropriate play.
- Conduct daily playroom activities such as Follow the Leader, bacon-flavored bubbles, and hoop games.
- Report dogs’ health and behavior to fellow team members.
Benefits
- Bring your dog to work.
- Onboarding, retention, and team-member referral bonuses of up to $500 each.
- Birthday bonus.
- Team-support bonuses for filling in when needed.
- Competitive base pay with quarterly check-ins and reviews.
- Holiday bonuses and holiday pay.
- Opportunities for cross-training and company advancement.
- Personal development opportunities in the dog industry, sales, customer service, dog behavior, and handling.
- Paid online Dogtopia Connect training before the first day.
- Some Dogtopia Connect courses are industry certifications and eligible for CEUs through the CCPDT.
- Flexible schedules.
- Strong, positive team culture that values inclusivity and transparency.
- Hands-on managers who work side by side with the team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
