Digs West Wichita Daycare Attendant

About the role

• Wichita West is hiring for a Pet Attendant: A unique facility where helping pets play safely in a dog park environment is the #1 priority! Pet Attendants will learn about dog behavior, supervise dog play groups and ensure dog safety. Pet attendants must have a passion for dogs and highly enjoy direct contact with dogs that jump on you, lick you, and want constant love and attention! Applicants should have a strong desire to be on their feet, interactive, and highly engaging to pets and co-workers for their entire shift in all weather. Applicants that are self-motivated with strong attention to detail are encouraged to apply - advancements are available for efficient employees with leadership skills. This is a fast-paced job that takes significant physical and mental effort but is very rewarding!

Pet Attendant Physical Requirements:

• Able to stay on feet for 6 hours shifts
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to work outside in all seasons

Shifts

We are looking for individuals with open availability. Our outline of shifts includes -

6:30am - 2:00pm, 10:00am - 6:00pm and 2:00pm - 7:30pm

Weekend availability is preferred

Qualifications

• A successful applicant will be:
• Efficient! Be able to time manage a fast-paced task list
• Passionate about dogs and enjoy high level of interaction with them
• Positive, upbeat, and physically energetic
• Compassionate, calm, comfortable and patient with all animals
• Interest in learning canine body language (experience socializing dogs preferred)
• Able to supervise pets in group play (training is provided, but must study/master)
• Observant to details, especially cleanliness, health, and behavioral needs of pets
• Highly dependable attendance rate (strict call out policy)
• Able to initiate tasks and successfully complete independently
• Adaptable personality - open-minded to changes to routines
• Problem-solver that uses excellent judgement and asks for guidance when needed
• Cooperative and Communicative with co-workers and enjoy team effort
• Able to remember/follow verbal/written directions
• Team-oriented and Positive mindset - we terminate any employee that brings the team down or negatively impacts our quality standards. These are highly supervised positions.
• Must be 16 years of age or older to apply

What to Expect When Applying

• Phone screening regarding your application.
• An in-person interview to meet the team, tour the location, and get a glimpse of what your day-to-day will be like.
• Orientation and training classes covering company policies, procedures, dog body language, and behavior.

What We Offer

At Digs, we take care of our pack. Dental and vision benefits kick in shortly after your start date, and at 90 days you're eligible for a 401(k) with up to 4% company match. At 6 months, medical benefits become available to full-time teammates, and after one year you can join our DigIn Shared Ownership Program — because we believe the people who build Digs should share in its success. Many locations also offer teammates discounted DayPlay as a little extra perk.

Digs Dog Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.