Dog Handler (Enrichment Specialist)

We are excited to announce that Central Bark Asheville is officially RE-OPEN in City of Asheville post Hurricane Helen! Central Bark offers: Enrichment Dog Daycare, Boarding, training, grooming and market retail.

Our hope is to find multiple Dog Handlers (Enrichment Specialist) to become an integral part of this family-owned business. We have part-time and full time positions. Looking to hire within the next two weeks.

Check out our website to learn a little more about who we are and what we offer -https://www.centralbarkusa.com/asheville/

Shifts:

• Morning Shift - 6:30am-12:30pm
• Afternoon Shift 11:45am-7:00pm (Or after all cleaning is done for the night!)
• All Day Shifts 7:30am-4:30pm
• Weekend shifts available as well

Summary:

Dog Handlers (Enrichment Specialists) will spend the majority of their shift in our indoor/outdoor play yard interacting with our daycare and boarding dogs. Approximately 60% of your time will be on your feet supervising dog play groups and cleaning up after dogs, 20% will be crating, feeding and bringing dogs to-and-from owners, and the remaining 20% is spent on general cleaning of the facility.

Dog Handlers (Enrichment Specialists) work hand-in-hand with the front desk staff to keep everyone aware of dog related information, which allows the front desk to communicate relevant information to customers.

Multiple opportunities for advancement in the company - based on your initiative and progression through each knowledge and skill level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

Caring for and supervising dog play groups according to the latest science-based dog behavior and training knowledge received during training. This will include playing with dogs, working on group play skills to increase safety, engaging in enrichment activities, brushing, petting, holding, crating, leashing, collaring, clothing (when jackets are needed), applying first aid, feeding, medicating, cleaning up after dogs, etc.

Works as a team member with others and management in providing dog daycare, sleepover, and Stay & Play services.

Cleaning duties such as cleaning up dog waste, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting, cleaning crates and occasionally bathing dogs.

Help maintain a clean and safe environment at all times for the dogs in our care. Responsible for providing and documenting information of individual dog’s behavior and needs.

Responsible for reading and knowing all Company Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Dog handling skills are preferred but not necessary. Skills may be in the form of previous pet ownership, working with animals, volunteering at animal rescues/shelters, etc.

Physical Skills: Ability to perform a variety of demanding physical activities, including lifting a minimum of 50 pounds (whether it is a bag of dog food, a crate or a dog), standing for long periods of time and working outdoors. Grasping, pinching and pulling skills are also needed to leash and collar dogs as well as control them.

Language Skills: Ability to read dog information including names, medication and feeding instructions, schedules and the like. Be able to communicate dog issues with management either via written or oral communication.

Computer Skills: A basic understanding of Windows-based applications is helpful.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Attendance bonus
• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus
• Tips

Work Days:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are three (3) services Central Bark Asheville offers?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15