Dog Kennel Attendant

Here at On the Ball we are devoted to our clients and their dogs, we strive to provide the highest level of care and attention through boarding, concierge, and dog daycare services in our Prairie Village space that feels like home. We are looking for employees who are devoted to our dogs and willing to go the extra mile insuring every dog feels like he/she feels loved throughout the day. On the Ball staffs its dog daycare in Prairie Village with caring, attentive, fun-loving people who create an environment where dogs can receive love and attention similar to what they would experience at home.

This mission was all but a dream in founder Meagan Dowell’s mind just over a year before On the Ball began. Having three dogs of her own (two from a local rescue shelter) Meagan understands that all dogs cannot fit into a standard box for services. Her pups have special behavioral needs, and she aspired to create a space where dogs not only received personalized engagement with staff, but also customized care plans would be created for pups with unique needs.

Dog Tender job description

The role of the Dog Tender is to run their respective daycare room, making sure the dogs are playing safely, not exhibiting poor behavior, the room is staying clean up to On the Ball standards and that all facility cleaning tasks are completed up to standards and reviewed by the shift in-charge prior to leaving. Follow company policies as noted in the Employee Handbook.

Dog Handling

- Ability to manage a playroom environment with limited supervision.

- Ability to work with dogs of all sizes and temperaments with supervision as needed.

- Must show knowledge of basic canine behavior and breeds.

- Ability to recognize potential behavioral issues and ask questions immediately of the Lead Dog Tender/management to resolve.

- Understanding of proper dog correction techniques (slip leads, re-direction, time-outs if necessary) and use them constantly when needed in daycare.

- Make sure dogs are not exhibiting “bad behavior” in your rooms (i.e. they are playing safely, they are not excessively barking at one another or at staff, they are not jumping, they are not door crashing).

- Understand how to properly, and maintain proper door control every time a dog enters or exits a room. Practice door control routinely throughout your shift.

- Move throughout the room constantly to make sure you have eyes on all dogs. Pet and love on dogs when your focus is not on behavioral issues. Do not use behavior that is inappropriate or would look bad on camera.

Cleaning and Maintenance

- Ensure daycare room is free of messes, and hair is regularly removed from floors and walls throughout your shift.

- Communicate to Lead Dog Tender/Management when mop buckets need to be changed, and know how to properly change them out.

- Providing clean water bowls every hour or as directed by management

- Follow provided cleaning checklists throughout the day and at end of shift to standards

- Ensuring the daycare room is stocked with necessary items, i.e. poop bags, leashes, paper towels, etc.

- Following closing procedures to ensure the facility is cleaned daily

- Know how to properly deep clean all kennels and suites up to standards.

- Know how to properly spot clean kennels throughout the day as needed.

- Understanding on how to properly mop and scrub the floor, while asking questions when needed.

Health and behavior

- Keeping accurate notes with provided note pages on dog health/behavior in your assigned room for your shift.

- Notifying Lead Dog Tender or supervisor of any concerns about the dogs

- Updating whiteboards and assisting team members to ensure accuracy

- Understand how to perform wellness checks on the dogs and perform every shift on the dogs in your room. Report issues to Lead Dog Tender/Management

- Report any coughing, hacking or other health issues immediately to management.

Teamwork

- Assist fellow Dog Tenders when needed.

- Use walkie-talkies appropriately to communicate with staff outside of daycare room.

- Communicate effectively and appropriately and with respect to all staff members

- Follow direction of Lead Dog Tender, Supervisors and management team

- Follow the “Daycare Rules” during every shift

- Keep a positive attitude and encourage team members

- Have basic knowledge of how to bathe a dog, trim/Dremel their nails and brush/furminate them.

Must be available for 6-8 hour shifts in between the hours of 6:00AM-8PM, Monday-Sunday. Except students in school. Holidays are our busiest times and you are required to work at least 1-2 of the major holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Labor Day/Memorial Day).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person