PLAYtrain Daycare Attendant

Job Summary

The PLAYtrain® Daycare Attendant actively employs our methodology, providing dogs with mental and physical stimulation, confidence-building, socialization tools and motivational training in a safe environment where dogs can learn to be their best selves.  PLAYtrain® Daycare Attendants work in a fun, structured environment meeting each individual dog's needs to encourage positive skill sets while working towards a goal of enhancing and supporting a harmonious relationship between pets and their people.  

• This is a full-time position with open availability including rotating weekend days and holidays.

Essential Responsibilities     

• Supervises and constantly monitor groups of dogs of all sizes     
• Identifies dogs by name for all active clients, understands and identifies universal canine body language an recognizable dog behavior      
• Understands and consistently demonstrates proper leash control     
• Follows safe practices and procedures when introducing dogs    
• Provides positive command reinforcement, supporting students who are also in group classes     
• Works with puppies on behavioral development exercises      
• Follows all handling guidelines to safely navigate dogs throughout the facility    
• Follows the color-coded caution system describing employee restrictions and permissions for dog handlin      
• Follows daily checklists including reading emails and calendars, gathering supplies, printing lists, and on-time placement in group assignments     
• Maintains safe clean areas for dogs including sanitizing play yards
• Assists with evacuation of all animals if an emergency occurs

Qualifications

•   Must be 18 years or older  
•   Pet industry experience is strongly preferred
•   1+ years of experience in a dog daycare/ dog handling preferred     
• Ability to read and promote positive canine play
•   Knowledge of positive command reinforcement and behavioral exercises for puppies
•   Comfortable interacting with all dog breeds, large and small
•   Passionate about animal welfare; treats all animals with compassion and kindness

Education  

•     High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
•    Professional dog handling experience desired

Computer Skills

• Must be able to learn and efficiently use company software
• Must be able to learn new technology in accordance with business needs

Physical Demands

• Position requires a person to be both indoors and outdoors regardless of the weather
• Majority of the day is spent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds with assist
• Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of animals including small and large dogs
• Must be able to work around pet hair and dander
• Must be able to climb 2 flights of stairs multiple times per day

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to dog and cat bites
• Potential exposure to contagious disease or infection
• Exposure to contaminants
• Exposure to extreme weather (i.e. heat and cold)
• Must work around pet hair and dander

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed or deleted in accordance with business needs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off

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