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Off-Leash Excursions is a boutique dog training/structured daycare facility that provides custom designed quality care to meet the needs of each unique pet, including structured daycare, agility, exercise, and hiking services. The pet activity coordinator is an essential member of the team to help keep playgroups a safe and fun environment for all dogs in our care. Dog hikers are also responsible for hiking groups of dogs (groups of 6 - 8 dogs per day).

Requirements:

Previous dog handling experience and general knowledge of dog behavior.

Such experience includes:

group play supervision, dog walking, grooming, veterinarian technician training. Applicants who have personal dog handling experience with a strong knowledge of dog behavior will also be considered. A confident and assertive demeanor to help maintain control over the dogs Appropriate attire and presentation Ability to work well within a team environment Reliable transportation as punctuality is vital in this role, as is a clean driving record Comfortable driving a large Mercedes sprinter van (provided by company) and a clean driving record Good verbal skills with a friendly attitude when dealing with clients Qualified candidates must feel comfortable and enjoy working with dogs Ability to follow both written and oral instructions A self-starter attitude, able to work throughout the day with minimal intervention/direction

Responsibilities:

Supervising dogs of all sizes in an off-leash group play environment Doing basic obedience training as well as agility training with each dog (don't worry, we'll teach you!) Hiking groups of 6 - 8 dogs at a time (we'll teach you these skills, too!) Physical ability to handle dogs of all sizes and maintain proper cleaning protocols Maintaining a safe and clean environment for all dogs Transporting dogs safely from their home to our facility via a Mercedes sprinter van This is an hourly position and employees are able to take advantage of free daycare for their pet. Qualified candidates must respond with a resume and include any additional animal-related experience in the body of the response to be considered for an interview.

Pay:

$18.00 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 - 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person