If you're tired of slow moving, monotonous and boring days dragging on and on and have a passion for dogs, this might be a great match! We are looking for action oriented, friendly and hard working dog lovers to join our growing team. Applicants with personal but no professional animal experience are also encouraged to apply.
Bay View Bark has full time (typically 33-40 hours per week) and part time (typically 24-32 hours per week) Dog Handler positions available. All positions require some daytime, evening, holiday and weekend year-round availability. This is not a seasonal position. Applicants with flexible availability are preferred. The average employee is scheduled for 1-2 evening shifts as part of the total shifts scheduled in a week in and 1-2 weekend shifts per month as part of the total shifts scheduled in a month.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of hiring. No applicants under 18 years of age will be considered.
Compensation:
- Starting pay is based on experience, applicants with professional experience in dog handling/animal care may start at the higher starting pay range.
- Starts at $13.00-$15.00/hr depending on experience.
- Shift Pay Premiums (extra hourly pay) are paid for evenings, weekend, and trainer shifts.
- Time and a half pay is paid for Holidays.
- Overtime time and a half pay for over 40 hours worked in a single calendar week (Sunday-Saturday).
- Employees that successfully complete a 2 month probationary period typically earn a $0.25 to $0.50/hr increase at that time.
- Additional merit-based pay increases are provided as employees become more experienced and employees are reviewed every 6 months.
New team members will be working along side our veteran crew while supervising dog play groups, providing obedience and manners training, and keeping the facility clean.
We are willing to train new employees in all aspects of their duties.
All applicants must:
- Be available to work a minimum of 24 hours per week year-round
- Have good communication skills
- Possess the ability to be able to think on your feet
- Make decisions/take action quickly based on constant intake and accurate processing and interpretation of visual and auditory input
- Reliably follow verbal and written directions
- Enjoy interacting with dogs of all breeds and sizes
- Have a curiosity or experience working with dogs and reading basic dog body language
- Be comfortable learning to work with groups of 10-25 dogs at a time
- Consistently care for all dogs with compassion while prioritizing health and safety
- Be okay with cleaning up after dog messes routinely throughout the day and evening
- Be excited to learn and perform positive, reward based training methods
- Have stamina to keep up in a fast paced environment
- Plan for working outdoors in all kinds of weather year round
- Be able to stand/walk for long periods of time
- Be able to walk quickly and run when necessary
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs, physically manage large breed dogs, bend, crouch, climb stairs and crawl on a regular basis
- Be capable of regular cleaning activities: mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing and more
- Be 18 years of age or older
Available Benefits:
- Retail discount
- Free or services discount on Smart Doggy Day Care, Stay & Play care, and Grooming for employee owned dogs (rules apply)
- Equipment/uniform allowance/reimbursement
- Company provided food/treats/snacks
- Employee birthday and anniversary celebrations
- Vaccine/flu shot bonuses
- Holiday bonuses
- Employee appreciation and recognition rewards
- Attendance bonuses
- Shift premium additional pay for evenings, weekends, and training new staff
- Holiday time and a half pay
- Reviews every 6 months
- Scheduling flexibility around classes for college students committing to year-round employment
Due to the busy nature of our business, please do not call or stop in with application inquiries. Please apply via Indeed or submit a cover letter and resume via email.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Food provided
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
- Uniform allowance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work some but not all daytime/evening/weekend/holiday shifts year round?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
