Part-Time Pet Care Day Camp Attendant
About The Position
Kennelwood Pet Resorts is seeking a Dog Day Camp Counselor to join its team. This role requires confidence in handling canine energy, achieved through training, experience, and a natural affinity for working with dogs. The counselor is responsible for ensuring pets engage in breed-appropriate and size-specific activities, maintaining order within playgroups, and meticulously ensuring all animal guests receive their scheduled Day Camp activities. Kennelwood Pet Resorts, established in 1974, is a leader in the pet care industry, known for introducing services like Shed-X and Doggie DayCamp. The company offers a range of services including training, grooming, dog daycamp, and boarding across eight pet resort locations, and also operates a Kennelwood Academy for Dog Training Professionals. Kennelwood's core philosophy centers on creating experiences that foster trust and confidence.
Requirements
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift at least 40 lbs on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs on occasion
- Ability to walk dogs of all sizes on leashes
- Ability to handle dogs of all sizes
- Comfortable working around pet hair and dander
- A passion for animals
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Responsibilities
- Provide dogs in camp with exercise and enrichment
- Supervise group play sessions
- Maintain a clean camp yard and clean up after dogs
- Greet pet parents upon drop off and pick up
- Walk dogs for placement in correct activity
- May be cross-trained in other departments
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Weekly paychecks
- Training and growth potential
- 401k plus employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Free Pet Boarding and Dog DayCamp
- Discounts on Training and Grooming
- Bring your pet to work with you!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
