Boulder Doggie Adventures is hiring a part-time Adventure Leader! Learn about the company and services on our website www.boulderdoggieadventures.com. Please read this entire job ad completely and thoroughly before responding.
Job Summary:
This position involves using your own vehicle to pick up dogs at their homes in the City of Boulder and leading them on 3-5 mile off-leash group hikes on designated trails in Boulder County.
General Accountabilities:
Transports groups of dogs between their homes and designated trails using employee's personal vehicle.
Manages groups of 2 - 5 off leash dogs for 1 - 2 hour hikes in all weather conditions.
Follows the rules of the City of Boulder Voice and Sight program and our commercial use permit.
Documents Adventure details and relevant concerns after each hike via our mobile app.
Takes photos during each hike and includes them in post hike report.
Reinforces good behavior skills, trail etiquette and safety standards using various training methods including treats and e-collars.
Cleans up dogs using provided supplies prior to returning them to their homes.
Provides affection, enrichment, and individual attention to each dog in the group.
Job Qualifications:
Ability to make a minimum 6-month commitment of at least three weekdays (10am - 3pm)
Experience: The ideal candidate is an avid hiker with dog handling experience, familiarity with the City of Boulder Voice and Sight program, a rugged vehicle, mid day availability and a strong work ethic.
Passes a criminal background check and reference check.
If not already, registered with and has good working knowledge of the City of Boulder Voice and Sight program.
Enjoys and owns proper gear for hiking in year-round weather conditions.
Owns a reliable, rugged, 4WD/AWD vehicle suitable for driving groups of dogs to/from trails.
Owns a smart phone with a cellular data plan.
Becomes K9 First Aid/CPR certified (at our expense).
Will undergo at least two weeks of on-the-job training with our senior staff members.
Residence in the City of Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette or Longmont preferred.
This is a W2 position. Authorization to work in the US required.
What we provide:
Starting pay of $20/hour
Mileage reimbursement of $0.67/mile
Two weeks worth of paid, hands on, on-the-job training riding along with our senior staff members.
In-person K9 First Aid/CPR certification through K9 Educators.
Protective gear for your vehicle, as well as all supplies needed to do the job.
Daily support, direction, and guidance from management and teammates once trained.
The best job ever!
Application instructions:
PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS POST AND PROVIDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION BELOW
In as many words as you would like, please tell us why you think you are a good fit for the job. Feel free to include a resume, photos or anything else that would help us learn more about you.
Any personal or professional experience you have handling, walking, or hiking with dogs.
Your home address.
Year/make/model of your vehicle.
All pets you have or plan to have.
The hours of your weekday availability.
Any other jobs, school, or other regular weekly commitments you have or plan to have in the next 6 months and the days/hours of those commitments.
Whether or not you are registered with the City of Boulder Voice and Sight program.
The number of hours per week you would like to work.