Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Manager – Dog Daycare & Boarding Facility

Part or Full-Time | Renton, WA

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you a natural leader who loves both people and dogs? We’re looking for a manager to join our team at Unleashed Dog Camp, a kennel-free dog daycare and boarding facility. With 15 employees and dozens of dogs in our care each day, we need a strong, compassionate leader who can balance staff management, customer service, and dog safety.

About Us

We are a positive, force-free facility that provides daycare and boarding in a mostly outdoor environment. Our team is passionate about creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment for both dogs and humans.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily operations including scheduling, staffing, and smooth facility flow.

• Collaborate with ownership on business strategy, marketing initiatives, and expansion opportunities.

• Manage budgets, track revenue, and control costs while identifying opportunities to increase profitability

• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients through clear, professional communication.

• Hire, train, coach, and support a team of about 15 part and full time employees to deliver exceptional care and service.

• Monitor dog health, safety, and group play dynamics, intervening and directing staff as needed. 

• Hang out with dogs! Participate in managing play groups, basic grooming, feeding and other hands on tasks.

• Support employee growth through training, mentoring, and accountability.

• Uphold a safe, positive, and collaborative workplace culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment

• Strong leadership skills: able to inspire, coach, and hold staff accountable.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Comfort making decisions under pressure.

• Knowledge of dog behavior and group play management (or willingness to learn quickly).

• Commitment to positive reinforcement and force-free handling.

• Organized and adaptable with strong time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management experience in pet care, hospitality, or similar fast paced, hands on environment

• Proven track record of financial oversight and team leadership

• Strong customer service and communication skills

* Are you short on management experience but have strong leadership qualities and the drive to develop your skills through mentorship and independent learning? We would be excited to train the right person to grow into this position over time. Pay is dependent on experience. 

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience

• A kennel-free environment, low dog to staff ratios, and a strict evaluation procedure for new dogs

• On the job training and continued opportunities for growth and professional development

• A supportive, diverse team that values both dogs and people

How to Apply

If you’re a strong leader who’s passionate about dogs and people, we’d love to meet you! Please submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for this role.

Unleashed Dog Camp provides kennel free boarding and day camp services for dogs of all ages and activity levels. We are located in SE Renton on 25 acres and spend a lot of time outside in large fenced in fields with the dogs. Only positive dog handling techniques are used and enrichment, fun and serious rest times are part of our everyday operations.

Company Description

Unleashed Dog Camp provides kennel free boarding and day camp services for dogs of all ages and activity levels. We are located in SE Renton on 25 acres and spend a lot of time outside in large fenced in fields with the dogs. Only positive dog handling techniques are used and enrichment, fun and serious rest times are part of our everyday operations.

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