Pet Playtime Coordinator - St Augustine
About The Position
Pet Paradise is seeking a Pet Playtime Coordinator to organize and manage daytime play groups at its St. Augustine resort. The role involves caring for dogs in play areas, including the play-yard and pool, and helping provide a safe, engaging environment for pets and their parents. The starting rate is $15.00 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after hire and another $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date. Team members may be eligible to apply for leadership, dog training, and grooming academies. The position includes complimentary pet day camp, boarding, and other benefits, with some benefits dependent on employment status. The role requires flexibility to meet resort scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
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 around 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.
- 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 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, with hands-on leadership training and potential Supervisor and Assistant Manager opportunities.
- Opportunity to apply for the Dog Training Academy, with a scholarship toward certification as a Dog Trainer/Canine Behavior Specialist.
- Opportunity to apply for the Grooming Academy, with 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 added mental health benefit, available to all employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
