About the role
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<div><strong>Benefits and Perks:</strong></div><ul>
<li>Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips</li>
<li>Merit-based pay increases</li>
<li>Career growth path to other leadership positions</li>
<li>Complimentary service membership</li>
</ul><div><strong>About the Position:</strong></div><div>The Lead Groomer 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.<br><br><br>
</div><div><strong>This position requires:</strong></div><ul>
<li>At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school</li>
<li>Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade </li>
<li>Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time</li>
<li>Reliable transportation </li>
<li>Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment</li>
</ul><div><strong>Who We Are Looking For: </strong></div><div>We are searching for a confident dog groomer who loves teaching their passion to others! A successful Lead Groomer 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. <br><br><br>
</div><div><strong>Tasks</strong></div><ul>
<li>Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams</li>
<li>All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face</li>
<li>Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork</li>
<li>Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship</li>
<li>Identify when/where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule</li>
<li>Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times</li>
<li>Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices</li>
<li>Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager</li>
</ul><div><strong>Skills and Abilities:</strong></div><ul>
<li>Effective communication with team members and dog parents</li>
<li>Leadership, coaching, mentorship</li>
<li>Problem-solving</li>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>Time-management</li>
<li>Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming</li>
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