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Central Bark Sheboygan is hiring 1 to 2 Team Leads to join our team! This position will start as part-time with the opportunity to move into full-time hours in August as our staffing needs increase for the back-to-school season.

About Us:

Central Bark Sheboygan is part of one of the largest franchises of dog day cares. We understand that today's busy lifestyles can make it difficult for pet owners to give their dogs the attention, structure, training, exercise, socialization, and mental stimulation they need to live happy, well-rounded lives. Services we offer include dog day care, grooming, training classes, retail, and sleepovers for our day care customers.

Job Description :

The Team Lead position is a hands-on leadership role. Team Leads are responsible for all Enrichment Specialist responsibilities, while also helping support management with the daily flow of the back of house. This includes supervising and running dogs, supporting staff, delegating tasks, helping maintain safety and cleanliness, communicating with managers, and assisting customers when needed. The right person for this position is responsible, reliable, calm under pressure, comfortable giving direction to others, and confident working with both dogs and people. This role requires someone who can take initiative, follow procedures, communicate clearly, and help keep the store running smoothly. Weekend availability is required. Team Leads must be able to work 1-2 weekends per month. This is non-negotiable. On weekends, Team Leads may be responsible for helping run the store either independently or with 1-2 Enrichment Specialists, depending on dog count. This includes caring for boarding dogs, opening the facility, managing the lobby during opening hours, managing the flow of the day, helping customers, checking dogs in and out, taking payments, and booking future appointments. Once fully trained and comfortable, Team Leads may also help run the store one morning per week with support from other team members.

Schedule:

This position will begin as part-time with the opportunity to move into full-time hours in August. Weekend availability is required. Team Leads must be available to work 1-2 weekends per month. Store hours are 6:30 AM-6:30 PM. Morning, afternoon, and weekend shifts may be required.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising and caring for groups of dogs in a safe, structured, and positive way
• Performing all Enrichment Specialist/dog handler responsibilities
• Supporting day care and sleepover services
• Helping open the facility and care for boarding dogs when scheduled
• Delegating tasks to Enrichment Specialists
• Helping keep staff focused, productive, and following procedures
• Supporting managers with the daily flow of the back of house
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and structured environment for dogs and staff
• Assisting with feeding, medications, crating, cleaning, and dog handling
• Working on group sits, recall, gate control, and basic enrichment activities
• Communicating clearly with managers, team members, groomers, trainers, and front desk staff
• Documenting important dog information as needed
• Helping customers at the front desk when needed
• Checking dogs in and out
• Taking payments
• Booking future appointments
• Learning and using our computer/POS systems confidently
• Helping ensure company standards are followed throughout the day
• Handling problems calmly and involving management when needed

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be responsible, reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Must be able to work 1-2 weekends per month
• Must be comfortable leading others and delegating tasks
• Must be confident working with dogs of different sizes, breeds, and personalities
• Must be comfortable safely handling dogs, including leashing, collaring, crating, and moving dogs throughout the facility
• Must be comfortable helping customers and communicating professionally
• Must be able to learn and use computer systems for scheduling, payments, and customer accounts
• Must be detail-oriented and able to multitask in a busy environment
• Must be able to follow procedures and help others do the same
• Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs
• Must be comfortable being on your feet for extended periods of time
• Dog handling experience is strongly preferred
• Previous leadership, customer service, animal care, kennel, boarding, or dog day care experience is a plus Benefits and perks:
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan available with company match
• Flexible scheduling
• Employer-sponsored AFLAC available for both part-time and full-time employees
• PTO offered to full-time employees working 37+ hours per week
• 10% discount on dog food
• 25% discount on other retail items
• Bring your own dog to work at no charge, as long as they pass the assessment
• After one year, eligible for free boarding for up to 2 dogs for up to 10 days per year
• Employees may use the groom room to groom their own dogs when not in use by groomers
• Growth opportunities may be available for the right person Starting wage: Based on experience To apply: Please apply online at: https://www.

centralbarkusa.com/sheboygan/careers/

Pay:

$13.50

• $15.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Application Question(s): Are you atleast 18 years of age (handler)? Are you available to work occasional holidays and weekends? Do you have any professional experience working with dogs or in animal care? If yes, please describe. Are you applying for full-time, part-time, or either? Are you available to work between 6:30 AM and 6:30 PM as needed for scheduled shifts? This job requires standing for much of the shift, handling dogs, cleaning, and working in a fast-paced environment. Can you perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation?

Work Location:

In person