Doggy Play Yard Assistant

Job overview

The Doggy Play Yard Assistant role is onsite in Midway, UT, with compensation of $10–$17 per hour. Shifts are available from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and/or 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; shifts may include weekends, early mornings, holidays, and evenings. The role supports dogs at Ruff Life Training and Resort’s boarding and daycare facility. The assistant supervises group play and provides hands-on care to help keep dogs safe and the play environment clean. The role also communicates observations about behavior, health, or injuries to management and follows facility animal-handling and sanitation protocols.

What you'll do

• Supervise group play sessions in outdoor yards
• monitor dog behavior and intervene as needed to prevent or stop rough play, aggression, or stress
• maintain awareness of dogs under supervision
• promptly clean pet waste and maintain a safe play environment
• report behavior, health, or injury concerns to management
• assist with feeding, watering, and transitions to and from the play yard
• follow safety, sanitation, and animal-handling protocols
• provide kind and patient interaction.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

doggy play yard assistant

midway ut

onsite

part-time

dog daycare

dog boarding

group play supervision

animal care

dog behavior

outdoor work

feeding and watering

weekend shifts may occur

ruff life training and resort

$10–$17/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), paid time off, dental and vision insurance, conditional free or discounted dog attendance, discounted gym membership, flexible schedule, tips or bonuses, monthly team activities, and on-the-job training.

Why this role

Previous dog-care experience is highly preferred. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, able to work outdoors in varied weather, and able to lift up to 50 pounds. Benefits include paid time off, 401(k), insurance, discounted gym membership, and on-the-job training.

About the employer

Ruff Life Training and Resort is hiring for this role. Industry: Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services. Sector: 81.