Camp Bow Wow - Dog Daycare Shift Lead / Kennel Supervisor (Part-Time)
About The Position
Camp Bow Wow West Seneca is seeking a reliable, experienced Dog Daycare Shift Lead ("Alpha Dog") to help oversee daily operations and support team members on shift. This is a hands-on leadership role, not a desk position-you'll be actively working in the yards while also guiding staff and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with kennel, daycare, or animal handling experience who is ready to step into a supervisory role and grow within a stable, family-owned business. This role offers leadership responsibility, decision-making authority during shifts (including opening/closing), the ability to identify and handle emergencies, and a direct impact on safety, quality, and team performance. There is also an opportunity to grow into higher-level roles within the company.
Requirements
- 18+ required
- Previous kennel, dog daycare, veterinary, or animal handling experience required
- Confident handling multiple dogs in group settings
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Dependable with consistent attendance
- Comfortable taking initiative and leading a team
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stay active for entire shifts (up to 8 hours)
- Must be able to safely handle and control large, strong dogs (100+ lbs)
- Must be able to prevent or quickly and confidently break up dog altercations when needed
- Must be able to lift/move 50–60+ lbs regularly
- Must be able to work in a loud, fast-paced environment with constant movement
- Must be able to be exposed to odors, cleaning chemicals, outdoor weather, and animal-related risks (scratches, bites, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Minimum 6-12 months of kennel, dog daycare, veterinary, or animal handling experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee all play yards, kennel areas, and facility cleanliness
- Ensure proper dog-to-staff ratios and safe group play management
- Monitor dog behavior and intervene appropriately when needed
- Conduct headcounts and ensure all dogs are accounted for
- Assign tasks and direct Camp Counselors throughout the shift
- Ensure staff are following all safety protocols and procedures
- Act as the point of contact in the absence of management
- Assist with onboarding and training new employees
- Supervise group play and maintain a safe environment
- Feed, medicate, and monitor overnight dogs
- Clean and sanitize all areas (play yards, cabins, common spaces)
- Track and communicate behavioral or health concerns
- Assist with reservations, check-ins, and customer interactions
- Handle basic transactions and end-of-day procedures when needed
- Maintain accurate records (feeding, medications, attendance)
Benefits
- Step into leadership in a growing, family-owned business
- Consistent part-time hours (year-round stability)
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Opportunity for advancement into management roles
- Employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
