Seasonal Resort Associate- Hilton Head
About The Position
Pet Paradise is hiring a Seasonal Resort Associate in Hilton Head to care for pets at its resort. Associates supervise and interact with pets indoors and in outdoor play yards, follow feeding instructions, maintain clean suites and common areas, monitor and report important information about pets, and use safe dog-handling practices. The role involves considerable physical labor, including pet handling, walking, cleaning, and suite maintenance. Associates must be comfortable around dogs of all sizes and able to lift up to 60 pounds. The starting rate is $13.50 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after hire and another $0.50 increase on the annual hire-date anniversary. Pet Paradise describes its resorts as safe, entertaining environments where team members provide pets with attentive care. Employees may apply for company training programs and advancement opportunities in leadership, dog training, and grooming. Pet Paradise operates pet day camp, boarding, grooming, and veterinary care services at locations across ten states, with more than 60 locations in operation or under development.
Requirements
- True passion for working with animals.
- Cheerful, friendly, positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Comfortable being around dogs of all sizes and physically able to lift up to 60 pounds.
- Flexibility to meet resort scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
- Ability to receive instructions and adapt to change and training material.
- Ability to perform considerable physical labor, including pet handling, walking, cleaning, and suite maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and interact with pets inside the resort and in outdoor play yards.
- Follow instructions for pets’ feeding times, food amounts, and food types.
- Clean suites and dog runs by disinfecting, 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
- Opportunity to apply for the Unleashed Leadership Academy and pursue Supervisor or 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.
- 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 $13.50 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after hire and another $0.50 increase on the annual hire-date anniversary.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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