Job Description

GROOMING TRAINING MANAGER

Who We Are

Scenthound is not your everyday dog grooming shop. We are a revolutionary concept disrupting an outdated industry, focused on the dog’s overall health and wellness, not only haircuts! Our membership-based business model allows dogs to receive routine maintenance and consistent care. At Scenthound, we are a culture-driven, highly collaborative team that prioritizes dog and employee safety. Through our North Star and values, we inspire the dog-human connection by helping dog parents maintain clean, healthy dogs. Scenthound is currently experiencing rapid growth as new stores are opening across the United States.

NORTH STAR

We remove barriers so that people can love and connect with their dogs every day.

VALUES

Dog First. One Pack. Bring Love. Seek Growth. Make A Difference.

About the Position

The Grooming Training Manager is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership to a team of groomers and bathers, and facilitating training to new groomers.

The Grooming Training Manager will have significant growth opportunity as Scenthound Fairfax City will be the first of multiple locations to open in Northern Virginia and parts of Maryland. Our initial Groomer will have the opportunity to advance into our Regional Trimmer Trainer as more stores are opened, gaining access to salary options as well as additional benefits.

This position requires:

·        At least 1-2 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

Who We Are Looking For

We are searching for a confident dog groomer who loves teaching their passion to others! A successful Grooming Training Manager 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 safety of dogs and team members at all times

·        Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices

·        Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by management

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

Benefits

·        The position will start as hourly pay plus tips.  The hourly rate is $16-$22/hr depending on experience.  There is the potential for it to convert to a salaried position.

·        The Grooming Training Manager will be provided with extensive training over the course of 4 days at the Scenthound headquarters in the Jupiter, Florida area.

·        Join a fun dog-focused growing company with a variety of career advancement opportunities.  Our initial Grooming Training Manager will have the opportunity to advance into our Regional Trimmer Trainer as more stores are opened, gaining access to additional benefits.

Company Description

We are a revolutionary concept disrupting an outdated industry, focused on the dog’s overall health and wellness, not only haircuts! Our membership-based business model allows dogs to receive routine maintenance and consistent care.