Seasonal Pet Playtime Coordinator - Birmingham

Pet Paradise • Birmingham, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking a Pet Playtime Coordinator to organize and manage daytime play groups at its Birmingham resort. The role involves supervising dogs in play areas, including the play yard and pool, promoting safe and appropriate play, and helping maintain the play areas. The starting rate is $13.50 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after hire and an additional $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date.

Team members provide attentive care to pets in a safe and entertaining environment. The position may offer opportunities to apply for company training academies in leadership, dog training, and grooming. Pet Paradise is a full-service pet care company offering day camp, grooming, veterinary care, and boarding at locations across ten states.

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 working 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 respond to aggressive or unusual behaviors.
• Control play levels by following management instructions and procedures 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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