Canine Adventure Guide- Dog Handler

About us

At Eva's Play Pups, we're dedicated to creating a fun, loving, and safe environment for all dogs in our care. Our growing, yet, still small business in Dog Boarding, located in Union Dale, PA, is known for its professionalism, growth opportunities, and unwavering love for our furry friends. We take pride in our collaborative work environment, which includes regular social events and on-the-job training.

Before you apply, please take a moment to check out our location: 2342 Belmont Turnpike, Union Dale, PA to be sure this commute will work for you.

To learn more about who we are and what we're about check out our website (evasdogcamp.com) and social media on Facebook/ Instagram!

Join our Pack as a Canine Adventure Guide at Eva's Play Pups Country Dog Camp!

Are you passionate about dogs and love working in the great outdoors? Eva's Play Pups Country Dog Camp is looking for hardworking, reliable teammates to join our pack as Canine Adventure Guides.

Benefits & Compensation: We value our employees and offer competitive packages:

• Starting pay ranging from $13 to $17 per hour, depending on professional experience. (We are open to negotiation based on your expertise)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• 401k with 4% company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Free dog boarding for personal pets
• Supportive, fun colleagues
• Flexible schedule
• LOTS of food

Position: Canine Adventure Guide

As a Canine Adventure Guide, you'll be an integral part of our team, responsible for maintaining the well-being and happiness of our canine guests. Your love & compassion for dogs will shine through as you engage with them throughout the workday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain Kennels: Provide general housekeeping, ensure proper feeding, and administer medications with the highest quality standards.
• Property Care: Ensure the 66-acre property is well-maintained by promptly notifying the maintenance team and management of any deficiencies, and taking initiative to correct issues as they arise.
• Dog Activity Monitoring: Utilize training from Eva’s Play Pups to moderate play and ensure interactions are positive and safe for all dogs.
• Hiking with Dogs: Enjoy invigorating hikes with our furry companions for 6-8 hours a day.
• Client Communication: Document the enjoyable experiences of our pups with high-quality photos and videos to share with clients.
• Medical Checkovers: Conduct regular health checks on the dogs and promptly report any medical concerns to a manager.
• Continuous Training: Attend regular training sessions to ensure continued development of animal handling and kennel management skills.

Physical Demands:

• Climb fences as needed
• Hike 6-8 hours per day
• Lift heavy loads greater than 50 pounds
• Frequently bend, squat, and stand for up to 10 hours a day

Requirements:

• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Availability on all weekends and holidays (this is a hospitality role- the clients we serve travel on weekends and holidays, so we must be prepared to take care of their pups while they are away.)
• Willingness to work early mornings, sometimes as early as 5 am
• Flexibility in scheduling- shifts typically end around 4pm or 6pm, however with the needs of the dogs or the day we may stay two hours later. We generally schedule 3 1/2 shifts per week to ensure staff have plenty of time to rest and prepare for their work week.

At Eva's Play Pups Country Camp, we value continuous learning and growth opportunities for our team members. If you are looking to start your career in animal care or expand your existing skills in a supportive environment, apply now to become an Adventure Guide with us. Join our dedicated team where every day brings new adventures for both you and our furry friends!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Attendance bonus
• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Work Days:

• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Union Dale, PA 18470 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Union Dale, PA 18470: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $17