Seasonal Pet Playtime Coordinator - Ocala

Pet Paradise • Ocala, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is hiring a Seasonal Pet Playtime Coordinator at its Ocala resort. The coordinator organizes and manages daytime dog play groups, monitoring dogs in play areas including the play yard and pool. The role involves using toys and tools to support safe play, maintaining visual observation of the group, helping distribute attention and play, minimizing stress, and responding to aggressive or unusual behavior. The coordinator follows management procedures and dog-handling techniques to control play and also assists with cleaning and play-yard maintenance.

The role requires working in all-weather conditions, including heat and humidity, and exposure to pool water. The position offers a starting rate of $15.00 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after hire and an additional $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date. Pet Paradise describes opportunities to apply for company training academies and other career development programs.

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 willingness to be exposed to pool water.
• Comfort with dogs of all sizes and physical ability to handle dogs of all sizes and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, pull, push, and grasp.
• Flexibility to meet resort schedule 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 spread attention and play among all dogs in the play group.
• Minimize stress levels and handle aggressive or unusual behaviors.
• Control levels of play by following procedures and management 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 and potential Supervisor and Assistant Manager opportunities companywide.
• Opportunity to apply for the Dog Training Academy, including a scholarship to become a certified Dog Trainer (Canine Behavior Specialist).
• Opportunity to apply for the Grooming Academy, including 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 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.
• Starting pay of $15.00 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after hire and an additional $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date.

What This Job Offers

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