Dog Day Care Play Yard Attendant

Camp Bow Wow Shelby Township • Shelby Township, MI

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About The Position

The Dog Day Care Play Yard Attendant cares for dogs in indoor and outdoor open-play yards, helping provide a safe, clean, and positive environment. The role involves supervising groups of up to 25 dogs, recognizing the difference between play and aggression, following strict operating policies, and treating every dog with kindness and respect. It is a labor-intensive position that includes standing and walking throughout the shift, cleaning play yards and the facility, and providing basic grooming, baths, and nail trims. Attendants communicate with peers and leadership and are expected to be dependable, punctual, and positive. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with morning and afternoon shifts. Weekend and holiday work is required.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Passion for caring for dogs and no fear of dogs.
• Strong work ethic and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Integrity and commitment.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to stand and walk for an entire shift.
• Reliable transportation.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to pass a background/criminal check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous kennel experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide dogs with kindness and respect.
• Follow strict operating policies to ensure the safety of dogs in care.
• Safely manage groups of up to 25 dogs in indoor and outdoor open-play yards.
• Recognize the difference between dogs playing and dogs behaving aggressively.
• Clean up dog waste in play yards and maintain a clean, sanitary facility.
• Provide basic dog grooming, baths, and nail trims.
• Communicate effectively with peers and leadership.
• Be dependable and punctual, and demonstrate a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• Tips

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED