Seasonal Resort Associate - Lake Nona

Pet Paradise•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking a Resort Associate to care for pets at its Lake Nona resort. The role involves supervising and interacting with pets indoors and in outdoor play yards, following feeding instructions, maintaining clean suites and shared areas, monitoring pet wellbeing, and handling dogs safely according to training and resort policies. The position involves substantial physical work, including pet handling, walking, cleaning, and suite maintenance. Associates should be prepared to work a schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times. Pet Paradise describes its workplace as focused on providing pets with attentive care in a safe, entertaining environment. Team members may pursue advancement and apply for company training programs in leadership, dog training, and grooming. The company operates pet day camp, grooming, veterinary care, and boarding services. The position is seasonal. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after hire and another $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date.

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 schedule needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
Be able to receive instructions and adapt to changes 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 for feeding times, amounts, and types of food.
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 behaviors, 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 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; employees may bring their dog to work.
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.