Camp Counselor/Dog Handler

3 months ago

Corte Madera, United States Camp K-9 of Marin Full time $18
Dog Camp Counselor Wanted Camp K-9 of Marin seeks Full Time, Year-Round Applicants Only

Are you a Passionate Hard-Working Dog Lover Who Doesn’t Mind Getting Dirty?

Come work for Marin County’s Premier Day Camp & Overnight Boarding Facility Help us provide a fun-filled, healthy alternative to traditional dog care. As a kind, responsible, full-time dog handler, you will supervise, care for and play with our canine guests. Caring for dogs in a group setting entails friendly team collaboration, robust personal initiative and tons of hard yet satisfying work. Lots of cleaning Hustle, grit, and outdoor enthusiasm are essential.

Camp K-9 of Marin is an inclusive community committed to full-service Camper comfort and safety. Our industry leading team is deeply committed to animal welfare and customer satisfaction – which requires a very flexible schedule, working weekends and some holiday duty (our busiest times).

Rest assured, Camp advancement opportunities abound: promotion to Lead Counselor; specialized training in dog behavior and continuing education in animal care. 

Your benefits include: health insurance, accrued paid time off, life insurance, yearly retention bonuses, 401k participation, employee discounts and personal day camp for your dog.

Camp Counselor Responsibilities:
  • Supervising Group Play & One-on-One Sessions
  • Feeding Meals & Administering Medications
  • Potty Walks & Light Grooming
  • Cleaning Nap Rooms, Washing Dishes
  • General Maintenance Chores

Requirements:
  • At least 18 years old & Able to Lift 50 lbs
  • Comfortable Humanely Handling All Types of Dogs
  • Capable of Being Physically Active During Entire Shift
  • Skilled Working both Independently and Part of a Team

Along with a strong work ethic and physical stamina please be:
  • Responsible & Reliable
  • Patient, Positive & Prompt

Good communication skills and a sense of humor will take you far in this position
Pay range starts at $18.00 per hour. Wages commensurate with previous dog care experience. Opportunity for a raise after a 90-day positive performance review Before applying, please visit www.campk-9ofmarin.com to find out more about us.
No phone calls, please.
Send us your resume and a cover letter with answers to the following questions:
  • Why do you want to work at Camp K-9 of Marin?
  • What is your availability? (Days, Hours and Seasonal Flexibility)
  • Beyond having a pet dog, please describe your experience with dogs.
  • Describe how you’re up for a physically challenging job.
  • What frustrates you most in a work environment?
  • What was your favorite past job and why?


About Camp K-9 of Marin:

Camp K-9 of Marin was founded in 2003 with the vision to provide a safe and engaging environment for all of our canine friends. We have a true appreciation for the unique qualities of Marin that make dog ownership such a natural complement to living in this area. Perhaps this explains why Marin County has the highest per capita dog ownership ratio in the United States

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