What are the responsibilities and job description for the Off-Leash Dog Hiker position at The Good Hound?
CALLING ALL OUTDOORSY DOG LOVERS!
The Good Hound is an off-leash hiking and dog training company that specializes in weekly off-leash hikes, as well as puppy training and off-leash training.
Not only do we provide weekly dog hiking, we also provide pet sitting for our clients (in-home or boarding). Our mission is to provide weekly exercise, proper socialization and training for a well-balanced and happy dog for our clients.
We are fully licensed, bonded and insured. We are well established and highly rated by our loyal clients.
To get the best sense of who we are as a team and a company, check out our website : TheGoodHound.com or find us on instagram @TheGoodHound
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate for this job will be:
- Available Monday - Friday 9 AM - 2 PM**
- Be able to commute to Newton, MA.
- Someone that has a positive attitude, good time-management skills and a strong work ethic
- A person that is friendly, dependable, professional and a great TEAM player
- A person that enjoys exercise and loves spending time outside
- Someone who is interested in learning or is already comfortable using different training tools
- A dog lover that has worked with dogs professionally (doggie daycare, dog walking companies or dog trainers). If you don't have professional experience, it's okay - we will train the right person!
The ideal candidate must have:
- A valid drivers license, insured vehicle and clean driving record
- Must have a smart phone!
- A larger vehicle (such as SUV, small SUV) for transporting dogs in
The Good Hound Experience:
- Responsible for the oversight of 3-5 dogs and taking them to various off-leash parks to hike
- We are a small and welcoming company and we rely on each other as a team. We embrace what makes you unique and are LGBTQ friendly!
- Managing dogs behavior and utilizing different training skills
- We communicate with each other all day. It's important that we keep each other updated and informed about our hikes and any issues we have with dogs. This way we can help each other out!
- Staff meetings with coffee and donuts!
- After an assessment, you have the opportunity to bring your dog to work with you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20