Welcome to Homestead Hound, We are lookoing for a Part Time Dog Handler to join our team. We are passionate about providing top-quality care for dogs in a fun, dynamic environment. Must also be able to work Friday's - Sundays on a rotating schedule.
Position
Part Time Pack Member,
Are you ready to join our pack? As a part time pack member, your primary responsibility will be to have fun with dogs all day. In this role, you will monitor and accompany dogs throughout their daily schedules consisting of both structured and unstructured activity times, ensuring their safety, comfort, and enjoyment during their time at HH.
Pack Members report to Pack Leader employees daily for briefings on schedules, special event procedures, and daily duties (yes, this includes the kind of doodies that involve plastic doggy bags).
Daily duties include…
- Monitoring structured and unstructured activities for guests, ensuring safety, comfort, and enjoyment
- Following pack leader instructions and policies regarding safe play behaviors and techniques
- Communicating important/time-sensitive information to Pack Leaders and incoming/outgoing staff members
- Documenting important information regarding daycare and boarding guests and operations in appropriate channels and designated logs
- Documenting information in Incident Reports when necessary, informing Pack Leader of the incident and assisting as needed
- Maintaining cleanliness of toys, indoor play areas, and outdoor play areas
- Assisting in preparation and delivery of meals and room service items to guest suites throughout the day
- Preparing overnight boarding accommodations for all boarding guests, following care, feeding, medication, cleaning, and activity schedules for guests
- Escorting guests on leash to and from lobby, suites, play areas, and other on-site locations during scheduled check-ins, stays, and departures
- Maintaining overall cleanliness of play areas, hallways, and storage areas
What we’re looking for in candidates…
- Long Term employment
- Willingness to undergo extensive training to be able to attentively care for multiple dogs in an open play setting
- Someone eager to advance their career in the rapidly evolving pet care industry in one of the most unique pet care facilities in the region
- Ability to think on your feet and take initiative while maintaining sharp attention to detail, as well as execute a wide range of responsibilities dynamically
- Strong ability to maintain focus on their surroundings with a proactive, forward thinking- mindset
- Leadership, communication, and team working skills
- A passion for animals, dogs specifically, and desire to provide the best care ever for them
- Someone who thrives in dynamic, frequently changing environments
With a constantly changing lineup of guests, each requiring different, individual care instructions and activity schedules, no two days at Homestead Hound are ever the same. Being a new and fast growing company also means that we’re always seeking new ways to innovate and improve our systems and services to better serve our guests and goals. We welcome both creative and practical thinkers with diverse backgrounds to join our team and continue to build upon our company culture!
What We Offer
- Opportunities for additional income through add-on services, tips, and performance-based raises
- Break Room stocked with a variety of great snacks and beverages
- (B.Y.O.D.) bring your own dog to daycare– for free! *perk is available when employees are on-shift only. Subject to approval based on behavioral evaluation*
- Free use of self-wash dog bathing station for your pup
- Professional development opportunities (ex: pet care certifications, dog training and grooming education programs, occasional learning opportunities under top industry experts)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Days:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Jackson, WY 83001 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jackson, WY 83001: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
