Hiring! - Temporary position open
We are looking for a motivated, athletic individual to join our pack to fill a temporary opening.
The ideal person for this job must have a proven record of reliability, punctuality and be an insurable driver. He or she will possess a love for dogs, be personable, patient, strong, a good communicator and have a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities :
Morning & afternoon off leash hikes lasting an hour and a half each as well as mid-day on leash walks and puppy visits.
Be physically fit and comfortable walking large dogs. We walk groups of 5-8 dogs ranging in weight up to 110 lbs. Must be strong enough and fit enough to handle 400 lbs of dog.
Must be comfortable with dogs of varying personalities and behaviors. They are animals after all so they don’t always follow the rules.
We walk rain or shine, hot or cold … Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm M-F. Will consider candidates with part-time availability as well.
Requirements:
Must be over 21
Must have a clean driving record and pass a background check
Cell phone and email and be responsive to both in a timely manner
RELIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE
Be highly detail oriented and have the ability to follow direction and stay on schedule.
GPS or smartphone w/ navigation a plus (we do a lot of driving!)
Live in or near Newton/Wellesley/Natick and/or have familiarity with Newton & Wellesley.
Good sense of direction
Consider yourself an athletic person … This is a very physical and active job.
Experience working with dogs a plus but not required
Benefits
Competitive hourly wage
Company vehicle provided
Gas reimbursement
Paid training
We are looking for a person interested in a career in dog walking who we can help get their feet wet so to speak. There is slight potential for this to become a long term position if the fit is right with our established team and client base. If interested, please submit your resume and a brief description of why you’re the right person for this position.