Dog Handler - St. George

Friends of Switchpoint Inc•Saint George, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Dog Handler at Switchpoint’s Dog Housing Facility, you'll spend your day caring for, playing with, and ensuring the health, safety, and happiness of our furry guests. If you're compassionate, energetic, and passionate about dogs, join our team and help create a fun, loving home-away-from-home for every pup!

Requirements

Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.
Motivated self-starter with a proven ability to work well with details and program delivery both individually and as a team player and leader.
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal communication abilities.
Excellent written, verbal, computer and documentation skills.
Proven organizational and follow-up skills.
Comfortable working with diverse clients, volunteers, and staff.
Ability to handle a range of client and volunteer situations calmly, professionally, and respectfully.
Ability to represent the agency effectively and appropriately to the public.
Ability to apply common sense in carrying out instructions.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and database software.

Nice To Haves

Additional two years of work experience is preferred.
Previous experience working with animals preferred.

Responsibilities

Keep facility clean by sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing kennels and kennel equipment.
Keep the play yard clean and poop free, emptying trash cans and poop bins regularly.
Disinfect facility and yards, and wash and clean kennel and play equipment.
Maintain a clean and well-kept facility.
Monitor social time in play yards.
Learn names and common behaviors of each dog and manage them accordingly.
Use basic obedience commands for manners reminders and dog handling.
Detect and discourage overly excited, aggressive, or inappropriate behavior.
Ensure dogs are safe when being exercised and socialized during playtime.
Report issues or bad behavior to manager/trainer/assistant manager.
Report injuries or health related issues to manager and front desk.
Complete training of Proper Dog Handling course as outlined in the employee manual and on the job training.
Intervene in situations that may result in injuries and provide first aid to injured dogs.
Reward dogs for good behavior.
Discourage jumping, pulling on leash, overly excited, barking, growling, aggression, etc.
Feed dogs and keep them healthy.
Have fun working with dogs all day.
Create and be a part of a fun environment.
Learn how to play with dogs in a way that stimulates them and be a part of a fun, dynamic group of dogs.
Report critical incident(s) immediately to Regional Director.
Collects data necessary to meet funding requirements and statistical reports.