Unique Employment Opportunity For Dog Lovers!
Live-in Dog Caretaker/Manager, Cage-Free Boarding
Overview:
Camp Jimmydog LLC has been providing cage-free boarding and daycare in a home environment since 2006. We are expanding and opening our 3rd location and are looking for someone to fill a Live-in Position at our new location in Tucson, AZ.
This is a great position for someone that has worked extensively as a trainer and behaviorist and would now like to enjoy spending their time with groups of pre-screened happy dogs.
Our guests are welcomed into our homes and cared for as if they are our own. The houses and yards are set up for the comfort, fun and safety of all.
This position is for a Live-in Dog Caretaker to take care of the dogs, manage the business effectively, keep the dogs safe and happy, and maintain excellent customer service and relations with their owners at our new, third location in Tucson, Arizona.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals and a strong background in dog training, behavior, customer service and a strong work ethic.
Be aware, this is not a 9-5 job. Your living and working environment are the same. While there are "office hours" for the owners, the dogs are living there with you 24hrs a day. The ideal candidate is a homebody, not a social butterfly.
Requirements:
- A solid base in professional dog training & behavior (not just your own dogs)
- Pack environment experience (not just your own dogs)
- The confidence and ability to work and live with a group of dogs
- Let’s not forget their people! Excellent customer service skills
- Great team member and team leader
- Attention to detail
- Passion for cleaning
- Strong observational skills
- Knowledge of pet care best practices
- Ability and experience to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments
- Comfortable with heavy lifting when necessary - 80+ lbs
- Must have reliable transportation and valid drivers license
- Willingness and ability to assist in care and maintenance of a house and yard
Be sure to include information about your professional experience working with dogs. Resumes with no dog training/behaviorist experience shown will be immediately rejected.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
This is a live-in position that cares for our 4-legged guests during their stay.
- Engaging in activities with the dogs
- Feeding and administering medications
- Cuddles
- Nail trims and basic baths
- Keeping the pack happy and safe
This position also interacts with our guests owners.
- Handle drop offs & pick ups
- Perform new client Meet & Greets/Dog Evaluations
- Client communication and updates on guests while there
- Admin and scheduling
You will be living in a single family home.
- You will be expected to treat it as you would your own home
- Assist in upkeep and maintenance of the home and yard.
Compensation: This position can somewhat be tailored to the abilities and experience level of the right candidate. Compensation will vary depending on the individual. There is room for growth as the client base for the location grows as well as your responsibilities within the company.
Also Included:
- ·Housing - You will live in our beautiful single family home rent free.
- Utilities (electric, water)
- Internet service
- Trash service
Please be aware, several in-person interviews will be required.
If you have a dog (who doesn’t?) your dog will also need to be seen “in-person” for an evaluation. While this can be a great environment for many dogs, it’s not right for all.
Due to safety concerns
- NO Cats or other small pets
- NO children.
Some of our guests may not be used to or good with either.
Joining our team in this position offers the opportunity to work closely with animals in a rewarding environment. If you are passionate about animal care, possess excellent customer service skills, and have a background in dog training and behavior, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25,000.00 - $30,000.00 per year
Work setting:
Experience:
- working in a pack environment: 1 year (Required)
- Professional Dog Training: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tucson, AZ 85710: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person