Camp Counselor

Camp Bow Wow® Crestwood – Camp Counselor

About the Job

• A Camp Counselor assists with dog care, including heavy cleaning and play yard monitoring.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor dogs in the play yard.
• Maintaining a clean environment for all dogs by adhering to a rigorous cleaning schedule.
• Maintaining a safe environment for all dogs by paying attention to dog behavior and interactions.
• Feeding, cleaning cabins, lifting heavy items.
• Constantly on the move, interacting with dogs and team members.
• Provide excellent customer service to Pet Parents.
• Completing regular cleaning, grooming, bathing, training, and enrichment on schedule and by appointment.
• Checking in and out dogs.

Essential Skills

• Extremely energetic, outgoing, upbeat with a positive personality.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace, in a team environment, and have exceptional customer service skills!
• MUST LOVE DOGS - the noise, the hair, the messes, the love, and the smiles!!!!!!!!

Requirements

• 15 years of age or older (with additional Missouri Department of Labor requirements for 15-year-olds).
• Physically moving heavy (up to 40 lbs.) of food or other supplies.
• Physically moving around play yards and interacting with dogs of various heights.
• Willing to assume the risk of minor cuts and injuries associated with active dog care.

Reporting

• General Manager

Facility Hours

• Open 7 days/week, Monday through Saturday, 6:30am to 7:00pm, Sundays and Holidays 7:00am to 10:00am and 3:00pm to 7:00pm (split shift).

Availability

• Weekends and holidays are required. Time off can be approved with advance notice and coverage.

Business Overview and Culture

Camp Bow Wow Crestwood is the premier dog daycare and boarding in the community. We offer flexible scheduling, competitive benefits you won’t find anywhere else, and a chance to be part of a courteous and kind team delivering the highest level of care possible. We understand that we are providing more than simple dog care but a full, enjoyable experience for both our dogs and their pet parents, free from the worries that come when a member of the family is outside of their care. We welcome experience but reward effort and hard work regardless.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

PTO for full time employees

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• This job is inherently dangerous. We will train you to be safe in all circumstances, but you will experience scratches and potentially bites from dogs. Is this a level of risk you are comfortable accepting?

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63126 (Required)

Work Location: In person