Benefits and Perks:
- A competitive compensation plan that includes salary, plus tips
- Free monthly services for your pup!
- Scheduling and bookings handled by front desk; all customer-facing details handled by someone else!
- Health and wellness focus allows you to address needs of the dog vs. styling for the pleasure of the pet parent
About the Position:
The Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership to a team of bathers, and facilitating training to new groomers.
This position requires:
- At least 2 years of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school
- Knowledge of dog breeds, their grooming and care standards, and tools of the trade
- Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time
- Reliable transportation
- Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment
Who We Are Looking For:
We are searching for a confident dog groomer who loves teaching their passion to others! A successful Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivating leader who can assess the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of their team members to provide effective learning opportunities.
Tasks
- Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams
- Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
- Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship
- Identify when/ where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule
- Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times
- Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager
Skills and Abilities:
- Effective communication with team members and dog parents
- Leadership, coaching, mentorship
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time-management
- Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming
