Are you a dog lover looking for an active, fulfilling job where you can enjoy the outdoors and make furry friends? Pups on the Path, a thriving dog walking service based in Elmhurst, IL, seeks enthusiastic individuals to join our Dog Walking team. This role supports our mission to provide the highest quality, safest, most enriching dog walking services in the Chicagoland area.
Position Details:
- Role: Daytime Dog Walker
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, between 10 AM to 3 PM. While availability is required during these hours, you may not always work the entire period. Weekly schedules may vary based on client needs, but we strive to assign walkers to consistent clients.
- Location: Elmhurst, IL and surrounding areas
- Travel: A safe, insured, and reliable vehicle is required for commuting to client locations. We offer mileage reimbursement to support your travel needs. Distances will be short, because we primarily service pet owners in Elmhurst, IL.
What You’ll Do:
- Walk dogs of various breeds and sizes, ensuring our canine clients a safe and enjoyable experience. We also work with a wide variety of temperaments, so a walker who can be aware of and follow safety protocols is critical to the position.
- Work independently and maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate client demands. We touch base with clients and the team through a dedicated pet-industry app.
- Embrace working in diverse weather conditions across all four seasons.
Why Work with Us?
- Compensation: Earn $16 to $18 per hour, with opportunities to increase your rate through generous client gratuities, often adding up to $1 more per hour.
- Training: Benefit from our hands-on, paid training program, where you’ll learn essential safety protocols to ensure both you and the pets are safe.
- Growth Opportunities: As a valued team member, enjoy potential advancement within our expanding business.
- Community Engagement: Join a team that thrives on a consistent and loyal client base, renowned for referrals and appreciation expressed through gratuities.
- Resources Provided: Access to all necessary equipment and supplies.
What We’re Looking For:
- Enthusiastic individuals who delight in the company of animals and enjoy outdoor activities.
- This is a part-time position designed to provide supplemental income. It can be an ideal opportunity for candidates pursuing a degree, stay-at-home parents, recently retired professionals, freelance professionals with flexible schedules, and candidates starting or growing their professional careers with animals.
- Self-motivated team players who can work independently, appreciate job variety, and are keen to contribute to a delightful client experience.
Embark on a rewarding journey with Pups on the Path, where your passion for pets meets a supportive and engaging work environment. Ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners? Apply today, and let’s walk this path together!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Compensation Package:
- Hourly pay
- Supplemental income
- Tips
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
