What are the responsibilities and job description for the Midday Dog Walker position at Run My Dog?
About us
Run My Dog is a small business in Alexandria, VA 22314. We are fun, supportive and rewarding.
Our work environment includes:
- Paid On-the-job training
- Flexible working hours
- Casual work attire
- Paid time off
Midday Dog Walker
Looking for:
Flexible schedule? Fun time out with pups? Great place to work?
We are the company for you!
Run My dog is a premium pet care company looking for candidates to join our mission - every dog deserves a good walk! We seek to expand our team and offer a flexible schedule.
Pay and Benefits:
Hourly pay at $17-$22 per hour for midday dog walking.
Pet sitting pay begins at $17 per half hour.
Overnight pay starts at $75 and is an easy way to earn extra income.
Employees receive deep discounts for dog walking and/or pet sitting.
What we look for:
A strong candidate will be available:
- Monday through Friday
- 10am to 4pm
What we offer:
-Flexible schedule
-Professional paid training on dog handling and behavior
-Steady hourly pay
-Pet Sitting that increases your earning potential
-Management team that supports you and manages clients
-Strong performance can lead to growth opportunity and higher income
-W2 Employee status - no self employment tax being an independent contractor!
Veterans and military family members are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Walk dogs during scheduled midday time slots, ensuring they get adequate exercise and bathroom breaks.
- Provide attentive care to each dog, including monitoring behavior and health during walks.
- Utilize animal handling skills to safely manage multiple dogs on walks.
- Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding any concerns or updates about their pets.
- Uphold high standards of pet care and safety at all times.
Qualifications:
-Walk a 15 minute mile and at least 5 miles per day
-Lift at least 40 pounds
-Strong personal time management
-6 professional references
-Pass a criminal background check
-Have an smartphone with access to the internet
-Reliable transportation - daily access to a car. Biking/walking routes are not available at this time.
Staff are paid a competitive hourly wage and as an employee, we pay taxes. No self employment tax! We cover the insurance, licensing, marketing, organizing, and you'll have a steady schedule with great pay.
This is a supplemental income position with the possibility of working up to 25 hours a week.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Compensation Package:
- Hourly pay
- Supplemental income
- Tips
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What do you think a professional dog walker does?
- Have you ever worked for a dog-walking/pet-sitting company before? If yes, when and what company?
- Are you comfortable walking more than one dog at a time?
- Are you a regular runner? What's your mile pace?
- Do you have a car that you can drive every day between clients? At this time driving is required.
- What is your work availability?
We are currently hiring folks available Monday - Friday, or Tuesday - Thursday, 10am-4pm.
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Alexandria, VA 22314 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22