Pet Playtime Coordinator - Lake Nona

Pet Paradise • Orlando, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking a Pet Playtime Coordinator to organize and manage daytime play groups at its Lake Nona resort. The role involves interacting with and monitoring dogs in play areas, including the play yard and pool, to provide safe, engaging play and attentive care. Coordinators also help maintain the play yards and support cleaning duties. The starting rate is $15.00 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after the hire date and another $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date.

The position requires working with dogs of all sizes in varied weather conditions, including heat and humidity, and exposure to pool water. Team members must be comfortable physically handling dogs and lifting up to 60 pounds. Scheduling needs may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.

Pet Paradise describes its work as providing attentive, safe, and entertaining care for pets while offering team members opportunities to develop their careers through leadership, grooming, and dog-training programs. The company operates in ten states and has more than 60 locations in operation or under development.

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, and to be exposed to pool water.
• Comfort with dogs of all sizes and physical ability to handle them and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, pull, push, and grasp as required by the work.
• Flexibility to meet resort scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and monitor dogs in play areas, including 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 playgroup.
• Minimize stress among dogs in the playgroup 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 duties.

Benefits

• Opportunity to apply for the Unleashed Leadership Academy, which provides hands-on leadership training and potential pathways to Supervisor and Assistant Manager opportunities.
• Opportunity to apply for the Dog Training Academy, with a scholarship to become a certified Dog Trainer (Canine Behavior Specialist).
• Opportunity to apply for the Grooming Academy, with a scholarship to become a certified Professional Pet Groomer.
• Complimentary Pet Day Camp for the employee's dog.
• 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 both 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 added mental health benefit, available to all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed