Pet Playtime Coordinator - World Golf Village

Pet Paradise • St. Augustine, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is looking for individuals with a passion for pets to organize and manage daytime play groups at our World Golf Village resort location. This role involves interacting with and monitoring dogs in play areas, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for them. The Playtime Coordinator will maintain constant visual observation of dogs, spread attention among all dogs in the playgroup, and minimize stress levels. They will also handle aggressive or unusual behaviors, control play levels according to procedures, and assist the team with cleaning and play-yard maintenance duties. The work environment can be demanding, requiring the ability to work in all-weather conditions and be comfortable around dogs of all sizes. Physical stamina is necessary for activities like sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, and lifting up to 60 lbs. Flexibility in scheduling, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times, is essential.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• True passion for working with animals
• Ability to work in all-weather conditions (heat and humidity); will be exposed to pool water
• Comfortable being around dogs of all sizes and physically able to handle dogs of all sizes and to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping
• Flexibility to resort schedule needs including days, night, weekends, holidays, and peak times

Responsibilities

• Interacting with and monitoring dogs in play areas (play-yard and pool); using appropriate toys and tools to ensure a safe level of play
• Maintain visual observation of dogs at all times and spread attention and play among all dogs in playgroup
• Minimizing stress levels of all dogs in the playgroup and handling aggressive or unusual behaviors
• Controlling levels of play by following procedures and instructions provided by management and utilizing proper dog handling techniques
• Assisting the team with cleaning and play-yard maintenance duties

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Unleashed Leadership Academy for leadership training
• Dog Training Academy with scholarship to become a certified Dog Trainer
• Grooming Academy with scholarship to become a certified Professional Pet Groomer
• Complimentary Pet Day Camp
• 30 Days of Complimentary Pet Boarding (non-holidays)
• On-demand pay with DailyPay
• Discounted Veterinary Care and Grooming Services
• Dog/Cat Adoption Assistance
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (both full-time and part-time status)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (full-time status)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with added mental health benefit

What This Job Offers

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