Canine Coach / Playroom Attendant
Dogtopia of Prairieville
Part-Time | Morning & Afternoon Shifts Available
Starting Pay: $10/hour
Do you love dogs enough to love ALL of them?
The zoomies. The cuddles. The slobbery kisses. The barking. The muddy paws. The poop. Yes, even the poop.
If you genuinely love dogs, have a strong work ethic, and want to be part of a team dedicated to giving dogs their Most Exciting Day Ever, we want to meet you!
At Dogtopia of Prairieville, our Canine Coaches are the heart of our playrooms. This is not simply a job where you get to play with dogs—it is a position of responsibility, awareness, and trust. Our Canine Coaches are responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy, clean, and enriching environment for every dog in our care.
As a Canine Coach, you will:
- Supervise groups of dogs during open-play daycare and ensure their safety at all times.
- Continuously monitor dog behavior, body language, energy levels, and interactions.
- Recognize signs of stress, overstimulation, conflict, illness, or injury and respond appropriately.
- Help maintain appropriate playgroup dynamics and intervene when necessary.
- Keep playrooms clean, sanitary, organized, and safe throughout the day.
- Pick up poop—and lots of it!
- Clean and disinfect playrooms, crates, floors, equipment, and other areas according to Dogtopia standards.
- Refresh water and help ensure dogs have access to a clean and comfortable environment.
- Participate in feeding, rest periods, enrichment activities, and other daily care routines.
- Follow all Dogtopia safety, cleaning, handling, and operational procedures.
- Communicate observations about individual dogs to leadership and other team members.
- Assist with opening and/or closing duties as assigned.
- Work as part of a team to maintain an exceptional experience for both dogs and their parents.
- Help uphold Dogtopia's highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and care every single day.
This Job Is For You If...
- You genuinely LOVE dogs. All dogs. Big dogs, little dogs, goofy dogs, anxious dogs, drooly dogs—and yes, dogs who poop.
- You are observant and notice the little things.
- You have a strong work ethic and take pride in doing a job well.
- You are dependable and show up when you say you will.
- You can stay focused in a busy, noisy environment.
- You are comfortable getting dirty and doing the less-glamorous parts of dog care.
- You are patient, calm, and able to handle unexpected situations.
- You can follow established procedures and take direction.
- You are a team player who is willing to jump in wherever needed.
- You understand that dog safety comes before everything else.
Requirements
- Must love dogs!
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to work hard.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.
- Ability to remain attentive and engaged for extended periods.
- Comfortable working around barking, jumping, barking, movement, and general kennel/playroom noise.
- Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including:
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling, and reaching.
- Lifting and carrying dogs and supplies when necessary.
- Cleaning and sanitizing throughout the shift.
- Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled
Schedule
This is a part-time position with morning and afternoon shifts available.
Typical shifts are approximately 5 hours, depending on business needs and scheduling.
Weekends and holidays are required.
Because our dogs depend on us every day, reliability is extremely important. Calling out or frequently changing availability can directly affect the safety and care of the dogs in our facility.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for people who don't just like dogs—we are looking for people who are passionate about their wellbeing.
Our Canine Coaches must be willing to work hard, get dirty, stay alert, clean constantly, learn canine behavior, and put the safety and wellbeing of our dogs first.
If you're looking for an easy job where you simply hang out with cute dogs all day, this probably isn't it.
If you're looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference in the lives of dogs and their families every single day, we'd love to meet you.
Our Dogtopia Values
LOVE life unconditionally.
STAY loyal to your pack.
CHASE the highest standards of safety.
PLAY to your fullest potential.
TREAT every day like it's the Most Exciting Day Ever!
Come join our pack!
Interested? Join us at our HIRING FAIR MONDAY, August 24th from 9a-12p or Tuesday, August 25th from 1p-4p at 17424 Airline Highway, Suite 10 in Prairieville. Look for the Orange Tent! Bring your resume and your love for dogs!
Pay: From $10.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
Experience:
- Dog handling: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Prairieville, LA 70769 (Required)
Work Location: In person
