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Camp Counselor for Dogs

Camp Bow Wow Boise and Meridian
Boise, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2025 CLOSED ON 4/25/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor for Dogs position at Camp Bow Wow Boise and Meridian?

NOW HIRING at Camp Bow Wow Boise

Camp Bow Wow® provides a fun, safe and upscale environment for dogs to play, romp and receive lots of love and attention! Camp Bow Wow is a premier doggy day care and overnight boarding facility. We are looking to hire fun, energetic, hardworking people who LOVE dogs!

Camp Counselors support daily operations by overseeing the interactive behaviors of day care and overnight Campers and by maintaining a clean and safe facility. Full time and part time positions are available!

We are open 365 days a year so availability on weekends and holidays is a must.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Ensure the safety of all Campers by following strict operational policies.
  • Manage groups of dogs of various sizes in an open play yard environment.
  • Observe and learn canine behavior and body language in order to appropriately assign Campers to the proper play yards.
  • Feed Campers as directed.
  • Perform health and happiness checks on Campers throughout the day.
  • Perform baths, nail trims, and other basic grooming tasks.
  • Clean play yards, cabins, and all common spaces: mopping, sweeping and scrubbing.
  • Willingness to become Pet First Aid and CPR certified.
  • Experience dealing with multiple dogs is strongly preferred.
  • Greet and welcome all customers and campers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Assist customers with questions.
  • Regularly demonstrate sincere concern for the care, attitudes, and behaviors of pets and the relationships they have with their pet parents.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • A love of dogs and a passion for their proper care, health and happiness.
  • No direct experience required, but previous experience working with dogs a plus!
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends and some holidays.
  • Punctuality is key in this role—we open early every single day of the year.
  • Ability to stand/walk for an entire shift and the ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Customer service skills - light telephone.
  • Must demonstrate a sincere concern for the care of animals and their relationships with their owners.
  • Comfortable around dogs of all size and temperament.
  • Must have lots of love to give.
  • Excellent communication skills with customers as well as fellow employees.
  • Multi-tasking abilities is a must and must be able to prioritize.
  • STRONG organizational skills
  • Fast learner with lots of initiative
  • A dynamic, friendly, high energy and motivated individual.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $12.00 to $14.50 /hour

Experience:

  • Customer Service Skills: 1 year
  • animal: 1 year

Education:

  • High school

License:

  • Driver's License

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Shift:

  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

  • Tips

Work Days:

  • Every weekend
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Boise, ID 83705 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Boise, ID 83705: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $15

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