Dog Daycare - Yard Attendant

At Dog Days, our number one priority is safety, but our number one goal is the quality of each dog's stay! We love helping them build relationships with each other and learn about interacting in all different kinds of situations. That's why our daycare and boarding program is based on intensive and direct social interactions between dogs, with our experienced staff guiding and leading them.

Dog Days is looking for a dog-loving, reliable individual that has a "dog-first" mentality, is hard-working and definitely isn't afraid to get their hands dirty. Previous experience in managing off-leash dog groups of 15+ at a professional Dog Daycare facility is absolutely preferred, but not required. If that sounds like you, you'd be an amazing addition to our team!

Responsibilities:

• Handling dogs of all ages, breeds, shapes, and sizes.
• Ensuring a safe and fun environment for the dogs at all times by monitoring, correcting and encouraging play by understanding dog behavior and body language, administering breaks if/when needed, and learning all dog names.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the play-yards at all times by immediately picking up all dog waste and spot cleaning throughout the day.
• Accurately track all attendance, activities, and wellbeing of each dog on daily attendance and wellness sheets; including play activities, playmates, water consumption, poop/pee quality/frequency, and any concerning grooming and health needs.
• Effectively communicating any/all behavioral concerns to management.
• Assist front desk staff in facilitating temperament tests by ensuring the safety of all dogs entering and exiting the yard for the duration of the temperament tests.
• Create daily meals for all daycare and overnight dogs, adhering to all noted instructions provided by owners.
• Assist, and help administer daily feedings by accurately identifying each dog by name and breed, and accurately following all feeding instructions.
• Help maintain a clean facility by sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting all surfaces (floors, doors, gates, fencing, tables, etc.); cleaning and disinfecting all feeding kennels; washing and drying dishes; washing and drying all laundry; and cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms and employee break room.
• Complete daily grooming needs, including dremel-administered nails trims, baths, blow-drying, teeth brushing, ear cleanings, and fur brush outs for all breeds, sizes, and temperaments.

Qualifications:

• MUST have a positive attitude and be passionate about dogs!
• Previous experience with dog handling in a professional setting is preferred.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of dog behavior, body language and safe animal handling.
• Must be a team player, be able to work independently, punctual, take direction well, and effectively communicate with team members and management.
• Must have reliable transportation and open availability (including holidays and weekends).
• Dog grooming (bathing, nail trims, teeth brushing) experience is not required, but is a plus!

Work Remotely:

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Attendance bonus
• Tips

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outdoor work

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable being around and safely handling dogs of all sizes, breeds and behaviors?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• managing off-leash groups of 20+ dogs (at a Dog Daycare): 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92109: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person