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Shift Lead Kennel Attendant
Job Location:
Job Location:
South San Francisco, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 20 - 24
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About the Job:
Barkz & Recreation is looking for a hardworking dependable and confident Shift Lead to join our team!
This is a leadership role for someone who is experienced working with dogs able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and comfortable helping manage daily operations alongside management.
This is NOT just playing with dogs. This position requires strong leadership skills attention to detail cleaning physical labor time management and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
Responsibilities Include:
Barkz & Recreation is looking for a hardworking dependable and confident Shift Lead to join our team!
This is a leadership role for someone who is experienced working with dogs able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and comfortable helping manage daily operations alongside management.
This is NOT just playing with dogs. This position requires strong leadership skills attention to detail cleaning physical labor time management and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
Responsibilities Include:
- Supervising daycare and boarding dogs.
- Assisting with staff training and working interviews.
- Helping oversee daily kennel operations.
- Monitoring dog behavior and maintaining safe playgroups.
- Cleaning kennels/yards thoroughly throughout the day.
- Assisting with enrichment activities and themed events.
- Helping create/edit client update videos and content.
- Maintaining structure safety and cleanliness standards.
Ideal Candidate:
- Reliable and punctual.
- Leadership-minded and team-oriented.
- Comfortable handling large/high-energy dogs.
- Able to work independently and make decisions.
- Comfortable in loud physically demanding environments.
- Able to stand/walk for long periods and lift 50 lbs.
- Strong communication and multitasking skills.
- Previous experience with animal behavior daycare kennel environments or team management preferred.
Pay:
- $20-$24/hour depending on experience with animal behavior and management.
If youre passionate about dogs thrive in a fast-paced environment and want an opportunity to grow into a leadership role wed love to hear from you!
Please send your resume and a brief introduction about your experience working with dogs.
Required Experience:
Manager
