Fur-Get Me Not is looking for an experienced, energetic Specialist, Team Lead, or Assistant Manager for our award winning Dog Daycare in Arlington.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced dog handler, with a dog behavior and management background, who is comfortable with dogs of all sizes, with dogs in a group setting, and would enjoy continuing to learn about dog behavior and off-leash play.
We are a family-owned and operated pet care business that has become one of the DC Metro area's most trusted sources for dog daycare/boarding and a suite of other pet services including walking, pet-sitting, and dog training. We have a proven commitment to quality, compassion, and creating a positive environment for our clients, employees, and the dogs in our care.
Our dog daycare is a high energy indoor dog park-like environment that enables dogs to socialize, burn off excess energy, and learn. It's our commitment to make sure every dog has a fun and safe experience. Our attendants engage the dogs with various toys and work towards understanding their individual personalities and play styles to foster appropriate behaviors. We also offer the dogs a suite of enrichment services to engage their senses that include add on activities, small group camps, and a full day enrichment school alternative to the high energy daycare environment.
We are looking for a hands-on leader who can lead Sundays and also work on weekdays. The position could be part time or full time for the right candidate.
Specialist Responsibilities Include

• Engaging dogs with toys and creative play
• Ability to remain calm and interrupt aggressive play safely and effectively
• Lead a playroom through the dog's daily schedule including playtime, toy time, and rest time
• Write report cards to report back to the dog's family on their day
• Be a good candidate to move to the Team Lead level after some additional experience.

Team Lead Responsibilities Include The Above Plus

• Be a Daycare department ambassador
• Regularly mentor team members
• Lead the daily operations. Supervising Daycare Attendants in up to 5 play group an be able to run a playgroup whenever needed
• Conduct dog evaluations to safely determine a dog's fit with our daycare environment
• Regularly communicate with customers to offer resolutions

Assistant Manager Responsibilities Include The Above Plus

• Company ambassador
• Scheduling and ensuring adequate coverage of play groups
• Manage new hire training plans and current team members progress against their training plan ensuring they are meeting performance goals
• Regularly communicating between other managers as well as owners on the state of Daycare and boarding, as needed. Implement improvement projects
• Communicate with customers directly about their dog's behavior and fit in our daycare environment
• Work on department improvement projects

What We Offer

• Paid hands-on training
• Continued/Ongoing training to better understand dogs, how they communicate, and how they learn
• Set schedule allowing you to balance your outside of Fur-Get Me Not commitments.
• Discounts on store merchandise
• Free attendance to dog training classes for your personal pup, provided there is room. Formal dog training apprentice program if you are interested in working towards a training certification.
• Free use of the daycare while onsite -- so you can bring your dog to work!
• Health Insurance (Offered at 30 hours) split 50/50 with company
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free use of our grooming-grade dog wash
• Discounts on Pet Sitting services
• Paid vacation days and holidays (offered at 40 hours)

Minimum Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to commute to daycare location without issue (car, metro, bike, bus, walk -- no problem!)
• Must have a strong commitment to the well-being of dogs, and a desire to help them be their best.
• MUST LOVE DOGS!

Employment Type: Full-Time