ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER | CERTIFIED PET PROFESSIONAL
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant General Manager is a senior staff position leading the day-to-day operations at DC Dog Sitter. The AGM will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of care and attention to details are delivered in providing effective dog walks, adventures, cat sitting, VIP assignments, boarding, and ensuring pets are lovingly cared for. Reports to Administration through General Manager.
The Assistant General Manager assumes an active role in overseeing a team of twelve to fifteen in delivering excellent pet care services. We pride ourselves on being the 'Four Seasons' to the pet care industry. Reliability and the ability to pay attention to details as well as ensure the highest level of care are an absolute must. The Assistant General Manager will spend the majority of his/her time in the field as well as on a laptop/tablet to help oversee logistics, manage the bottom line, and grow the company. A vehicle is required. She/he is responsible for meeting defined goals and expectations, complying with DCDS policies and procedures, playing a supportive role to the team, and having a great time with each furry friend and assignment.
Location: DC Dog Sitter
Job ID: DCDSAGM
Category: Assistant General Manager, Certified Pet Professional
Contract: Full-time
Job Class: Regular
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $35,000.00 to $55,000.00 /year
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree is Preferred, Masters is welcome
50 to 60 hours per week
One to Three Years of Experience in the pet professional field
License/Certification (Specify) or ability to complete our Certification Program (paid by DCDS)
Be able to pass CPR and first aid certification classes (provided by DCDS)
Maintain ongoing CEU’s (provided by DCDS)
Available during core work hours of 9 am to 6 pm
Be available some holidays, weekends, and evenings
Have reliable transportation and insurance (vehicle)
Possess great communication skills and understand the importance of complete and grammatically correct sentences and timely responses
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
Proficiency with Google cloud products: including Google voice, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google calendar and Gmail at a minimum
Must love dogs and cats!
Understand that taking care of animals is more than a job. It is a serious commitment and must be treated as such
Have animal handling experience.
Comfortable with all types, sizes, and breeds of dogs
Be comfortable with feline friends
Have excellent references
Ability to follow instructions and meet a demanding schedule
Have the physical ability to walk dogs and play with them
Have your own mobile/smartphone with the ability to text, email, and send photos
Be comfortable working outside in the rain, snow, and high and low temperatures
Live in close proximity to the service area or be willing to commute
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.