Seasonal Pet Playtime Coordinator - Cary

Pet Paradise • Apex, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking a Pet Playtime Coordinator to organize and manage daytime play groups at its Cary resort. The role involves interacting with and monitoring dogs in play areas, including the play-yard and pool, while maintaining a safe and entertaining environment. Coordinators use appropriate toys, tools, and dog-handling techniques, monitor dogs continuously, help manage stress and unusual or aggressive behaviors, and assist with cleaning and play-yard maintenance.

The position requires working in all-weather conditions, including heat and humidity, and exposure to pool water. It involves physical activity such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping, as well as handling dogs of all sizes and lifting up to 60 pounds. Scheduling flexibility is required, including availability for days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.

Pet Paradise describes itself as a full-service pet care company offering day camp, grooming, veterinary care, and boarding. It operates in ten states, with more than 60 locations in operation or under development. The company is a drug-free, smoke-free, equal opportunity employer and states that reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• A genuine passion for working with animals.
• Ability to work in all-weather conditions, including heat and humidity, with exposure to pool water.
• Comfort around dogs of all sizes and physical ability to handle dogs of all sizes and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work under conditions requiring sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.
• Flexibility to meet resort scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage daytime dog play groups.
• Interact with and monitor dogs in the play-yard and pool, using appropriate toys and tools to maintain safe play.
• Maintain visual observation of dogs at all times and distribute attention and play among all dogs in the group.
• Minimize stress among dogs and handle aggressive or unusual behaviors.
• Control play levels by following management procedures and instructions and using proper dog-handling techniques.
• Assist the team with cleaning and play-yard maintenance.

Benefits

• Opportunity to apply for the Unleashed Leadership Academy and leadership roles.
• Opportunity to apply for the Dog Training Academy, including a scholarship toward certification as a Dog Trainer (Canine Behavior Specialist).
• Opportunity to apply for the Grooming Academy, including a scholarship toward certification as a Professional Pet Groomer.
• Complimentary Pet Day Camp for employees' dogs.
• 30 days of complimentary pet boarding, excluding holidays.
• On-demand pay through DailyPay.
• Discounted veterinary care and grooming services, depending on location.
• Dog and cat adoption assistance.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program with an additional mental health benefit, available to all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed