Dog Daycare Assistant at Central Bark Poughkeepsie Poughkeepsie, NY

About the Role: As a Dog Daycare Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring our four-legged guests have the best day ever—every day! From supervising playgroups to keeping our facilities clean and welcoming, this position is perfect for someone who loves dogs and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

What You'll Be Doing: Here’s a glimpse into your day-to-day: Supervising and managing playgroups to ensure all dogs are safe and having fun. Maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for dogs and staff alike. Assisting with feeding schedules and administering care as needed. Communicating with team members and dog owners to provide updates and ensure top-notch service. Observing dog behaviors and reporting any concerns to the team.

What We’re Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should have:1 year of experienceworking with dogs or in a similar animal care role. A genuine love for dogs and a strong understanding of canine behavior. Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset. Physical stamina to handle an active work environment (this role requires being on your feet and engaging with dogs of all sizes).A proactive attitude with attention to detail and safety. Why Join Central Bark Poughkeepsie? At Central Bark, we’re all about creating joy—for dogs, their owners, and our team. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, fun, and collaborative workplace where every day is full of wagging tails and happy barks. Let’s make tails wag together!