Job Description

Since 2009,  Bark Avenue Daycamp has offered a variety of services to our customers and their furry family members, including doggy day camp, boarding, training, and grooming. We seek motivated dog lovers to join our team. This is a fast-paced, team-based environment where communication, awareness, and positivity are critical to our success.  

Schedule/Location:

• Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
• Our operating hours are weekdays from 6am to 9pm and weekends from 7am to 9pm.
• Shifts normally run 6 to 8 hours.
• This position will require some level of weekend/holiday availability.
• Staff must be available during peak periods such as Thanksgiving and Winter Break. 
• We are located at 1540 Hecht Drive in Bartlett, IL 60103.

Compensation:

$15 - $17 / hour (depending upon experience)

• Scheduled performance reviews with compensation increases
• Growth opportunities
• 401 (K)
• Aflac Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Full-time employees can access medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. 
• Employee discounts on services and products sold at Bark Avenue Daycamp
• Bring your dog to work (following your probationary period).

The responsibilities:

• Supervising dogs in the daycare to ensure engaging and enriching play at all times.
• Provide care to our dogs boarding at our facility.
• Administer feedings and medications based on each dog's daily schedule.
• Clean our play areas, boarding space, and customer-facing spaces.
• Provide patience and empathy to all of the dogs in our care.
• Build your knowledge base on dog behavior, dog breeds, dog training, and pet first aid.
• Keep our staff and dogs safe by providing vigilance and awareness. 

Skills:

• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers respectfully and professionally, independently and collaboratively. 
• Effectively communicate with clients and staff both orally and written.
• Maintains punctuality by consistent time and attendance standards.
• Follows company dress code guidelines for professional and safety standards.
• Demonstrate a positive approach to challenges and problem resolution.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates a professional and positive personality.
• Above average multi-tasker and organizational skills.
• Previous professional or volunteer experience with animals is preferred, but a positive attitude and a desire to learn are just as important.

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