FROLICK DOGS IS NOT CURRENTLY HIRING but qualified candidates are always welcome to send their resume along to frolickdogs@gmail.com for us to keep on file until a position becomes open.

Canine Fitness Coach

Frolick Dogs opened in 2014 as the Alexandria area’s first dog gym, featured on the Today Show, NBC Nightly News, BBC, in The Washington Post, and more.  We are looking for a canine fitness coach to join our team on Saturdays and Mondays.

The ideal candidate will have: at least 3 years of professional dog-handling experience with dogs of different breeds, sizes and temperaments; have held positions that show increasing responsibility; strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to deliver outstanding customer service while working as an integral member of a high-performing team; a track-record of reliability and professionalism with proven decision-making skills; and be eager to learn, This part-time position represents a valuable opportunity for advancement in a thriving small business.

Note that this is not a dog ‘trainer’ position; you will instead ‘coach’ owners and dogs that come into our facility on proper use of the gym equipment (treadmills, balance balls and agility course) to ensure a complete physical and mental workout while staying safe. You’ll be working with colleagues to exercise our dayboarding dogs, determining how best to engage them in enriching activities, and also be asked to perform facility cleaning and other tasks as assigned.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and make a commitment of service for a minimum of 6 months. A background check and drug test may also be required to secure employment. 

Job Description

· Must be comfortable working with all types of clients and dogs of all breeds, sizes and tmperaments; responsible for exercising dayboarding dogs each day while serving as a resource to clients and dogs visiting the gym

·       Safety must be of the utmost concern.  This includes keeping dogs on leash at all times during outdoor walks, getting to know each dayboarding dog’s personality, likes and dislikes to ensure their day is stress-free, and being careful to avoid negative interactions between dogs, correcting any bad behavior that occurs.

·       Even when it is raining or snowing, the dayboarding dogs need brief outdoor; must wear weather-appropriate gear.

·       Must immediately alert the business owners about any issues including client concerns or dog incidents, illness or injury so that the owners can advise on appropriate action and next steps. Note that even if the owners are not on-site, they are always easily reachable.

·       Required to follow the protocols and systems in place to ensure a consistent experience for the dayboarding dogs and gym members.

·       Able to occasionally take pictures/videos of the dayboarding dogs to be shared with clients (own a camera-enabled phone).

·       Willing to pitch in and help out where needed; includes picking up after the dogs, cleaning floors, tubs, bathroom, kennels, etc., & event set-up/breakdown. 

Job Duties

·       Greet clients and dogs as they arrive, identify what they are there for and get them to the appropriate place, enter new clients in the system & ring up sales as needed.

·       Oversee dog playgroups, ensuring positive behavior and encouraging play.

·       Ensure dogs in the gym are being challenged mentally and physically, engaging with dogs and clients as needed to make sure they have a fulfilling experience.

·       Understand special requests and conditions for each dog and follow through accordingly.

·       Give tours of the facility to new visitors and advise them on use of the equipment.

·       Ensure the safety of the dogs and their owners at all times.

·       Remove pet waste both in the facility and outside as needed.

·       Clean the facility as needed (floors, tubs, bathrooms, kennels, etc.)

·       Answer inquiries in-person or over the phone related to the services offered.

·       Arrive on-time or alert owners if you are running late.

Pay Rate: $16 to $20 per hour commensurate with experience.

If interested, please email your resume and cover note to frolickdogs@gmail.com.