What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Daycare Attendant position at Omaha Dog Bar?
About us
Omaha Dog Bar is a unique 18 membership-based community for dogs and their humans in the historic neighborhood of Little Bohemia just south of downtown Omaha. We are always looking for amazing people who want to have fun while working hard to deliver our mission:
We want to help celebrate and encourage the bond between dogs and their people by providing a safe, clean and fun place to play and be social together, year-round. We represent the local Omaha Community of responsible dog owners who are dedicated to improving the well-being and quality of life of their furry friends.
Our work environment includes:
- Fun and Casual setting
- Snacks and amenities provided
- Dogs!
- Shift drinks
- Discounts on food & drink
- Free Membership
Overview:
We are looking for hard-working, dog-loving individuals with previous doggy daycare or dog training experience. This job requires you to be on your feet for most of the shift, supervising play groups of pups. A patient and caring attitude and the ability to multitask in an environment full of distractions are necessary. We keep our daycare groups small, with around 20-25 dogs and two attendants on at all times. We provide more quality care vs. quantity and volume. We run a traditional daycare program - where the pups interact freely with each other throughout the day with an hour-long nap time around the lunch hour.
Duties:
- Supervising playgroups of dogs
- Monitoring the behavior of multiple dogs at a time
- Maintaining a clean environment, including mopping, cleaning kennels, cleaning up after dogs, and as-needed cleaning tasks
- Providing top-notch customer service by communicating to owners at pick-up
- Taking pictures of pups to send to owners throughout the day
Job Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Willingness to learn new skills, follow instructions carefully, and work as part of a team
- Must be comfortable around all breeds and sizes of dogs
- 1 years of doggy daycare or dog training experience is preferred
- Must be able to be on your feet for long periods - and be outside in the elements
- Positive attitude
- Team Player
- Able to work three shifts a week. Daycare shifts are Monday through Thursday and split into 2 shifts: Shift 1: 7 AM-12:30 PM and Shift 2: 12:30 PM-5:30 PM.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 24 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
- Tips
Application Question(s):
- What do you think is the most important aspect of providing excellent care for dogs in a daycare setting?
- Can you describe a time when you had to manage a challenging situation with a pet, and how you handled it?
Experience:
- Animal care: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Omaha, NE 68108 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Omaha, NE 68108: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18