Canine Coach - Grand Rapids Job at Dogtopia, Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Dogtopia
  • Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Overview
The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with animals and providing exceptional care to pets. If you have a background in veterinary care, animal handling, or pet grooming, we want to hear from you. Experience is not required but preferred, as we provide comprehensive training for the right candidates.
Position Overview: As a Canine Coach at Dogtopia, you will be responsible for managing and caring for a pack of dogs in our daycare facility. Your primary duties will include ensuring the health, safety, and happiness of all dogs in your care. You will create a positive, fun, and engaging environment while maintaining a safe and clean play area.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise Playgroups: Monitor and manage a pack of dogs, ensuring they interact safely and positively with one another.
Health & Safety: Continuously observe dogs for any signs of stress, illness, or injury and take appropriate action when necessary. Report any concerns to management.
Engagement & Enrichment: Lead group activities, including games and exercises, to keep dogs active, entertained, and mentally stimulated.
Cleanliness & Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized play area by promptly cleaning up after the dogs and following sanitation protocols.
Communication: Communicate effectively with other team members about the dogs’ behavior, needs, and any incidents that occur.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with other attendants and management to ensure a smooth and safe operation of the daycare facility.
Qualifications:
A love for dogs and a passion for their well-being.
Ability to handle multiple dogs of various sizes and temperaments in a group setting.
Strong observation skills to monitor dog behavior and health.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Physical ability to be on your feet for extended periods and perform cleaning tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in a doggy daycare, animal shelter, or veterinary clinic is a plus.
Knowledge of basic canine behavior and training techniques.
Benefits:
Flexible Schedule: We offer flexible work hours to accommodate your lifestyle and commitments.
Bring Your Dog to Work: Enjoy the perk of bringing your own dog to work and having them be part of the fun!
On-the-Job Training & Further Education: Receive comprehensive training in dog handling, safety protocols, and opportunities for continued education in animal care.
Career Progression: Advance your career based on performance, with opportunities for growth within Dogtopia.
Join our team as a Coach and make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners through expert training and care.

Bring your dog to work? That’s right! Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate opening for an energetic, organized, individual that will be the star of the playroom. This person should love dogs - and, upon successful completion of training, you can even bring YOUR dog to work with you! What a bonus!

The rules by which we, as Dogtopians live by are::

We LOVE life unconditionally like a dog.

We STAY loyal to our pack.

We CHASE the absolute highest standards of safety. We PLAY to our fullest potential.

We TREAT every day like It’s the Most Exciting Day Ever!

As the Canine Coach/Playroom Attendant you are responsible for leading the playroom for our furry friends by creating a safe and fun environment – and also setting the highest standards and satisfaction of our customers. Because of the required training and bond you will create with our furry friends, we do not hire summer only help. We are looking for weekend help, but are also willing to train a full time position for the right candidate. Candidate must be able to work at least 2 weekends per month.

Please take a moment and watch this short video to learn more about the brand:

Now that we have the fun out of the way let’s get into what you can offer us.:

• Have Fun on Camera!

• Maintain control of large groups of dog

• All rooms are equipped with cameras for pet parents to stay engaged

• Caring for all furry friends as if they were a part of your family

• Engage, Play and Enjoy the furry friends!

• Understanding our Dogtopia-isms

What we offer: Let’s look at what Dogtopia does for you!:

• It’s always bring your dog to work day!

• Education in basic dog obedience and training

• Career progression based on performance

• Additional certification programs available

• Competitive wages with flexibility in scheduling

• Learn key skills related to customer service, teamwork, or even sales!

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in joining the fastest growing and best dog daycare organizations in the country. We are an organization that is committed to our noble cause, \To enhance the joy of pet parenthood and enable dogs to positively change the world\. We deliver on our noble cause by providing the best possible care for our pet parent's dog. Dogs in our care receive the benefits of daycare by enjoying socialization, exercise, and education. We also enable dogs to change our world through the Dogtopia Foundation. The foundation supports programs that focus on providing service dogs for veterans, youth literacy programs, and employment opportunities for autistic adults. We take pride in our team members as well as in the care we provide for all of our furry friends.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Summer work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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