Lead Dog Trimmer / Groomer

**Benefits:** - A welcoming and inclusive workplace - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Vision insurance - Free food & snacks **Benefits and Perks:** - Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips (Up to 26.00 per hour) - Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits - Merit-based pay increases - Paid Vacation - Career growth path to other leadership positions - Complimentary service membership - No Sundays **About the Position:** 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. **This position requires:** - At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school - Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade - Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time - Reliable transportation - Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment **Who We Are Looking For:** 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. **Tasks** - Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams - All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face - 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 the safety of dogs and team members at all times - Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices - Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager **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 Compensation: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour