Seasonal Resort Associate - Wesley Chapel

Pet Paradise•Wesley Chapel, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is hiring a Resort Associate to provide care and focused attention to pets at its Wesley Chapel resort. Associates supervise and interact with pets indoors and in outdoor play yards, follow feeding instructions, maintain clean suites and shared spaces, monitor and report pet health or behavior concerns, and follow safe dog-handling and security procedures. The work involves considerable physical labor, including handling pets, walking, cleaning, and maintaining suites. The role requires schedule flexibility for days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak periods. Pet Paradise describes itself as a full-service pet care destination offering day camp, grooming, veterinary care, and overnight boarding. Team members may pursue advancement and company training programs in leadership, dog training, and grooming. The posting describes the role as seasonal.

Requirements

Have a true passion for working with animals.
Have a cheerful, friendly, positive, team-oriented attitude.
Be comfortable around dogs of all sizes and physically able to lift up to 60 pounds.
Be flexible to meet resort scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
Be able to receive instructions and adapt to change and training material.
Be able to perform considerable physical labor, including pet handling, walking, cleaning, and suite maintenance.

Responsibilities

Supervise and interact with pets inside the resort and outside in play yards.
Follow instructions regarding pets' feeding times, food amounts, and food types.
Clean and disinfect suites and dog runs, including washing floors, scrubbing walls, and removing animal waste.
Empty trash; mop floors; and clean restrooms, common areas, and the employee breakroom.
Monitor and record important information about pets and report unusual behavior, injuries, or critical information to management and veterinary services when applicable.
Use proper dog-handling techniques as instructed by management.
Keep dogs secure and maintain pet safety by following training policies.

Benefits

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.
Opportunity to apply for the Unleashed Leadership Academy, which provides hands-on leadership training and pathways to 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.
Career development and company-paid training programs.