Seasonal Pet Playtime Coordinator - Chattanooga

Pet Paradise•Collegedale, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking a pet-focused Playtime Coordinator to organize and manage daytime play groups at its Chattanooga resort. The role involves monitoring dogs in play areas, supporting safe and engaging play, responding to behavior, and assisting with cleaning and play-yard maintenance. The starting rate is $13.50 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after the hire date and an additional $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date. The role offers opportunities to apply for leadership, dog training, and grooming academies.

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 exposure 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 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 for 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

Opportunities to apply for the Unleashed Leadership Academy, including hands-on leadership training and potential 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 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 added mental health benefit, available to all employees.