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Dog Daycare Attendant Camp Ruff It Doggie Daycare & Boarding - 2.2 Carol Stream, IL Job Details Full-time $16.50 - $18.50 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid training 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Animal behavioral training Companion animal handling Pet care sanitation protocols Ability to follow instructions Clean workspace maintenance Safety protocol implementation Pet playtime supervision Animal enrichment activities Full Job Description If dogs are your favorite kind of people, you're great at multitasking, and you can handle a fun, fast-paced environment, this may be your calling. Camp Ruff It is an enrichment-based, cage-free doggie daycare and boarding facility. We focus on more than simply giving dogs a place to play. Our days include activities that encourage movement, problem-solving, confidence-building, and healthy socialization. On July 27, we moved into our brand-new, 12,000+ square-foot facility, and we're growing our team to help care for even more dogs! We are hiring year-round, part-time and full-time Doggie Daycare Attendants for daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. This is not a seasonal position. What This Job Is Really Like Your number one priority will always be the dogs. You'll supervise playgroups, lead enrichment activities, keep dogs safe and engaged, clean and maintain play areas, and give every dog the care, attention, and respect they deserve. We can teach you how to do the job. We cannot teach you to genuinely love dogs. This job includes plenty of dog snuggles, but it also involves a lot of cleaning, constant movement, loud barking, slobber, accidents, and hard work. If that still sounds like a great day to you, keep reading. What We're Looking For You must be able to: Confidently work with dogs of all sizes, personalities, and energy levels Closely supervise playgroups and recognize when a dog needs support or a break Help lead enrichment activities, including puzzles, sensory experiences, crafts, photoshoots, and confidence-building exercises Take initiative and manage your assigned area without constant supervision Follow instructions, safety procedures, and established routines Clean thoroughly throughout your shift Work quickly and stay calm in a busy environment Bend, move quickly, lift up to 40 pounds, and remain on your feet for 7-8 hours Work well with a team and communicate clearly Arrive on time and have reliable transportation Work a flexible schedule between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Work some weekends and holidays, which are our busiest times Previous professional animal-care experience is a plus, but it is not required. Reliability, good judgment, a strong work ethic, and a genuine love of dogs matter most. Why Work at Camp Ruff It? Camp Ruff It has cared for dogs in our community since 2010 and has been under new ownership since 2022. We offer hands-on training and real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance within the company.

Benefits include:

Paid training Paid break during each shift "Learn to Earn" continuing education and raise opportunities every 90 days Monthly tips distributed based on hours worked Opportunities for advancement Flexible scheduling Paid time off Employee discounts on daycare and boarding Free daycare for your own eligible dog while you work If you're dependable, hardworking, and happiest when surrounded by dogs, we'd love to meet you. Apply through this listing or visit us in person for best consideration: Camp Ruff It 295 Carlton Drive Carol Stream, IL 60188 Please, no phone calls.

Pay:

$16.50 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Application Question(s): Are you available to work all major holidays? What is your availability? Our shifts are between 6 am and 8 pm daily. Do you have previous experience working with live animals?

Work Location:

In person