Seasonal Resort Associate - Ballantyne

Pet Paradise • Indian Land, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Paradise is seeking a Seasonal Resort Associate to provide care and attention to pets at its Ballantyne resort. Associates supervise and interact with pets indoors and in outdoor play yards, follow feeding instructions, maintain clean and sanitary suites and shared areas, and monitor and report important information about pets. The role requires proper dog-handling practices and consistent adherence to training and safety policies.

This position involves considerable physical labor, including handling and walking pets, cleaning, and maintaining suites. Candidates should be comfortable around dogs of all sizes, able to lift up to 60 pounds, and flexible to meet resort scheduling needs, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.

Pet Paradise offers career-development opportunities, including leadership, dog-training, and grooming academies. The company operates pet day camp, boarding, grooming, and veterinary services at locations across ten states, with more than 60 locations in operation or under development.

Requirements

• Have a true passion for working with animals.
• Have a cheerful, friendly, positive, and 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 the 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 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 uphold pet safety by following training policies.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $13.50 per hour, with a $0.50 increase six months after hire and an additional $0.50 increase on the annual anniversary date.
• Eligibility to apply for the Unleashed Leadership Academy and Supervisor and Assistant Manager opportunities.
• Eligibility to apply for the Dog Training Academy, including a scholarship to become a certified Dog Trainer (Canine Behavior Specialist).
• Eligibility 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 additional mental health benefit, available to all employees.

What This Job Offers

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