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Doggy Daycare Playgroup Supervisor FT Paw Plaza

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6 Sturbridge, MA Job Details Full-time $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Employee discount Qualifications Companion animal handling Pet care sanitation protocols Pet injury prevention protocols Mops Radio communication systems High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Dog handling Cleaning Clean workspace maintenance Associate's degree Pet playtime supervision Full Job Description Do you LOVE to RUN and PLAY with DOGS? Please read entire job description before applying. You will be asked this information during your interview. Are you looking for a career change? Do your employers think you are a superstar? Are you a mature adult who dislikes workplace gossip and drama? Do you want to come in and just do your job? Can you leave your personal life at home? Can you get through every day without complaining to a coworker? Do you enjoy being part of a team working toward the same goals? Do you help your team mates succeed at their job? Do you have a strong work ethic? Are you ready to work hard? Can you follow our rules?

• 90-Day Training
• Scheduled Every Saturday and Sunday during 90-Day Training
• We honor all pre-existing vacations scheduled prior to hiring.
• Our company is in search of a Full Time (37+ hours, 5 days per week), Doggy Daycare Playgroup Supervisor. Your schedule will be made up of the shifts below, including at least one weekend shift. Your schedule will be the same every week after completing the 90-day training trial period. 4 afternoon shifts per week: 1:00 PM
• 8:30 PM 1 morning shift per week: 6:00 AM
• 1:30 PM Paw Plaza is open 365 days a year, including holidays and weekends.

At least 1 weekend shift and most holidays are required by all employees. We expect a 5 year minimum commitment; we are hiring our "forever" team . Are you ready to commit to a new career? We move for the entire shift, approximately 25,000 steps every shift. The environment is very FAST-PACED and requires

MOVEMENT

all day. We do not sit. We are a high energy and play-oriented facility. Our goal is to send the dogs home TIRED. You will be tired too. You must LOVE to be ACTIVE all day long! Does this sound perfect for you? We CLEAN (a lot) to ensure our dogs and staff are safe and healthy. You must like to clean.

Our favorite candidates:

Have a minimum of 5 consecutive years of work experience. Must be at least 18 years old and have at least a high school diploma. Have staff supervisory experience. Enjoy moving for the entire shift. (We do not sit down except during breaks.) Enjoy a solitary job with minimal socializing with coworkers. Must find job satisfaction through entertaining dogs and facilitating dog play. Move quickly throughout the shift to keep our fast-paced schedule. Must be physically fit and able to repeatedly bend down, reach up, pick up dogs, twist, turn, run, go up and down steps, scrub, mop, sweep, etc.. Must be able to work in a loud environment with lots of barking. Must be able to listen and speak on a walkie-talkie. Must be able to read cursive handwriting. Must write legibly. Own and take pride in the job responsibilities and the business environment. MUST be able to clean up dog poop, dog urine, and dog vomit.

LOVE ALL

DOGS, BIG, SMALL, and ENERGETIC, especially dogs who jump on you. Current and former employers and co-workers think that you are the best. Does this describe you? Do you meet these requirements? Are you a superstar? Please do not apply if you have not read and do not fit the entire description of our best candidates. We only hire the best. Thank you and best of luck in your job search!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount On-the-job training Paid time off Paid training Application Question(s): Can you find job satisfaction only from playing with dogs? Can you make your own fun in a group of 10 dogs? Can you find happiness in a job that is mostly solitary with minimal time to socialize with people? Can you quickly and repeatedly speed-walk, jog, do stairs, pick up 30lbs, bend down, reach up, twist, turn, and squat? Can you pay attention to details? Can you be aware of your surroundings at all times? Dog fights can happen in seconds and you are responsible to prevent dogs from getting hurt. Can you handle this responsibility? Can you stay on a fast-paced timeline? Can you listen/talk on a walkie talkie? Do you acknowledge that we report all missed interviews, declined job offers, and work no-shows to the Department of Unemployment? Did you read the entire job post? You will be asked questions about the job post during your interview. We aim to maintain a pleasant and productive work environment. Are you a strong leader who can refrain from participating in non-productive complaining and gossiping? Can you work the following schedule every week?

NON-NEGOTIABLE SCHEDULE

• Four afternoon shifts: 1:00 PM
• 8:30 PM
• One morning shift: 6:00 AM
• 1:30 PM
• One weekend shift minimum
• Paw Plaza is open 365 days a year including all Holidays and inclement weather.

During your 90 day train and trial period, can you work every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday? Are you strong and confident enough to discourage a complaining coworker with a phrase like, "That is unfortunate for you, I hope you come up with a resolution," and turn away to continue your responsibilities?

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

consecutive work: 10 years (Preferred)

Supervising:

2 years (Preferred)

Language:

English (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person