Pet Playtime Coordinator - Lake Buena Vista

Pet Paradise • Orlando, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking a Pet Playtime Coordinator to organize and manage daytime play groups at its Lake Buena Vista resort. The role involves supervising 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 pursue advancement and company-sponsored training through leadership, dog training, and grooming academies. Pet Paradise describes its work as providing resort-style pet day camp and care, grooming, veterinary care, and overnight boarding. 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 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 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 levels of play 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 offers hands-on leadership training and preparation for Supervisor and Assistant Manager opportunities.
• 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 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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