Dog Handler / Group Play Specialist for dog daycare Position Available In Fulton, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: We are currently seeking experienced and reliable Dog Handlers / Group Play Specialists for our dog daycare in College Park, GA. The pay ranges from $14 to $14.50 per hour with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Responsibilities include supervising playgroups, ensuring safety, communicating with pet parents, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates will have a love for animals, patience, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include dental and health insurance, paid time off, and employee discounts. Candidates must have at least 2 years of dog handling and group play management experience. If you are passionate about working with dogs and have the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Dog Handler / Group Play Specialist for dog daycare 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 3872 College Street, College Park, GA 30337
Dog Handler/Group Specialist Pay:
$14-$14.50
Available Schedule:
7:30 am to 3:30 pm Thursday to Monday Our team members must be available to work during our peak times and on holidays.
Description:
We’re looking for and experienced, reliable, dog-savvy, and energetic handlers to help watch over our pack! A handler’s goal is to prioritize the health, safety, and fun. You will be responsible for supervising group play, chatting with parents about their pup’s behavior, and using positive reinforcement methods to ensure that each has a stress-free environment.
Daily tasks would include:
Supervising multiple play groups of dogs ranging from toy to extra large sizes Ensure safe and positive interactions among dogs while using positive reinforcement methods Monitor and administer timeouts, keeping accurate records of their frequency and duration Learn the names, faces, and behaviors of each dog Communicate with pet parents about their pup’s behaviors Maintain a clean and sanitary environment in your designated play yard Ensure dogs have access to clean and cool water at all times Support your team by helping them with any cleaning tasks such as sanitizing kennel areas, cleaning common areas, and filling water bowls during play breaks. Recognizing and reporting potential medical emergencies such as overheating, injuries, or illnesses Regularly responding to communications on radio Train/coach team members dog handling skills Working with dogs in your group with recall and gate control Keeping dogs engaged with enrichment Our ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics: A love for animals Active listening Patience Advanced understanding of a dog’s body language Ability to be outside during cold and hot seasons for up to 6 hours a day Time management Detail-oriented Able to be active for 8 hours a day Able to multi-task Works well in a fast-paced environment Quickly learns and grasps new tasks and concepts Highly dependable Team player Takes direction Excellent communication Dependable transportation and attendance Benefits of employment at
Wag Atlanta:
Dental insurance for full time team members Employee discount Health insurance for full time team members Paid time off after 1 year of full time Paid training
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$14.00 – $14.50 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training
Shift:
8 hour shift
Work Days:
Every weekend
Holidays Experience:
dog handling: 2 years (Required) group play management: 2 years (Required) Customer service: 1 year (Required) Ability to
Commute:
College Park, GA 30337 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
College Park, GA 30337: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
