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DogsOfTucson.com & WorkingForWags.com - Tucson, AZ Do you have a love for dogs and a knack for leadership? Are you equally comfortable supporting a team, greeting clients, and rolling up your sleeves to keep things running smoothly? We're looking for an experienced, upbeat, and organized Assistant Manager to support our General Manager and ownership with daily operations, team leadership, and creating an amazing experience for our pups, pet parents, and staff. About the

Role:

This is a hands-on leadership position in a dynamic, dog-friendly environment. You'll work closely with the General Manager to support daily operations at our indoor dog park/daycare/boarding facility (DogsOfTucson.com) and our in-home pet sitting, walking, & pet care services branch (WorkingForWags.com). You'll be an important leadership resource for our team—helping with staff direction, training, scheduling support, customer service, dog safety, and problem-solving during your assigned shifts. The Assistant Manager is expected to help keep things running smoothly while communicating larger concerns and decisions to the General Manager or ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Training:

Help lead and support our Rufferee (dog play) and Member Concierge (client care) teams. Assist with training and mentoring team members and reinforce established company procedures and expectations.

Daily Operations:

Assist with opening/closing, schedule coverage, and maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards. Help ensure daily procedures and checklists are completed.

Customer Service Excellence:

Greet clients, answer questions, and resolve routine concerns within established company policies. Escalate larger or unresolved issues to the General Manager or ownership.

Dog Safety & Enrichment:

Support group play sessions, ensure staff are following safe play protocols, and assist with enrichment activities. Communicate behavioral, health, or safety concerns to management.

Scheduling & Admin:

Assist the General Manager with shift schedules, time-off requests, and coverage needs. Help coordinate staffing between both companies when needed.

Problem Solving:

Handle routine unexpected situations with calm, quick decision-making (yes, that includes the occasional mop emergency) and know when an issue needs to be escalated to the General Manager.

Growth & Improvements:

Share ideas and feedback with the General Manager and ownership and help implement approved improvements, events, services, and initiatives. We're Looking for

Someone Who:

Has previous leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience in pet care, hospitality, customer service, or a related industry. Is dog-savvy —comfortable learning to read body language, support safe group play, and recognize when a dog may need additional space or attention. Is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and tech-friendly. Thrives in a fast-paced, active environment and is comfortable being on their feet most of the day. Has excellent communication skills with both staff and clients. Is comfortable providing direction to team members while also being a supportive team player. Can remain calm and professional when dealing with unexpected situations or challenging client or dog interactions. Can work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Is willing to learn and follow our established dog-handling, safety, and customer service protocols. Is passionate about creating a safe, happy space for both pets and people.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Work in a fun, positive, dog-filled environment every day. Leadership opportunity in a growing company where your ideas and contributions matter. Supportive team, training provided, and room to grow into greater leadership responsibility. Opportunity to develop skills that could lead to advancement within the company. Competitive pay with growth potential based on experience and performance. Employee discount.

Start Date:

We're excited to meet our next pack leader! We would love to get started immediately. If this sounds like you, send your resume and a brief note about your experience with dogs and leadership. Let's make tails wag—together!

Pay:

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person