Pack Leader

About the role

Green Beagle Lodge is seeking experienced, dependable pet care professionals to join our team as a Full-Time Pack Leader. We are a privately owned company with two locations offering resort-style boarding and daycare, as well as professional bathing and training services. Our off-leash play program is thoughtfully structured, allowing dogs to socialize and thrive in a safe, well-managed environment.

Pack Leaders are experienced team members who help set the standard for safe dog handling, operational excellence, and teamwork. In addition to providing exceptional care for our canine guests, Pack Leaders serve as role models by supporting new team members, maintaining high safety standards, and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the facility.

Potential candidates must display not only a passion for animals but a strong work ethic, confidence working with dogs of all sizes and temperaments, and the ability to lead by example. Once hired, you will complete orientation, industry-specific training, and hands-on coaching to further develop your leadership skills and expertise in dog handling and care.

We believe in building strong teams and developing the right company culture to provide a clean, green, safe, and fun environment for pets and staff. Green Beagle Lodge has helped build lasting careers for individuals who are motivated to learn, grow, and develop as leaders within the pet care industry.

Responsibilities

• Safely overseeing structured off-leash playgroups while maintaining our 10:1 dog-to-staff ratio.
• Monitoring dog behavior and intervening appropriately to promote safe, positive social interactions.
• Providing daily care for all guests, including feeding, wellness monitoring, administering medications as trained, and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness throughout play yards, boarding areas, suites, and common spaces.
• Communicating behavioral, health, and operational concerns promptly with supervisors and management.
• Assisting with mentoring and training new Pack Members while reinforcing Green Beagle Lodge's safety standards and operating procedures.
• Leading by example through professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and exceptional guest care.
• Supporting boarding, daycare, and other operational needs to ensure an outstanding experience for every pet and pet parent.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in dog daycare, boarding, veterinary medicine, grooming, training, animal shelters, or a similar animal care environment. This is preferred but not required! We will train the right candidate.
• Strong understanding of canine body language and group play management.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable attendance and the flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and peak boarding seasons.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to helping both dogs and teammates succeed.

What to Expect When Applying

• Phone interview regarding your application.
• An in-person interview to meet the team, tour the location, and get a glimpse of what your day-to-day will be like.
• Orientation and training classes covering company policies, procedures, dog body language, and behavior.

Fast Facts About this Location:

• Our Chapel Hill location opened in the summer of 2014.
• Our second facility is located in Pittsboro, NC.
• Every dog completes a comprehensive assessment before joining our Lodge family to ensure they thrive in an off-leash environment.
• We maintain a 10:1 dog-to-staff ratio to promote safety and fun.
• We are committed to providing an exceptional experience for every pet and every client.

What We Offer

Green Beagle Lodge is part of the Digs Dog Care network, and we believe in taking care of our pack. Dental and vision benefits kick in shortly after your start date, and at 90 days you're eligible for a 401(k) with up to 4% company match. At 6 months, medical benefits become available to full-time teammates, and after one year you can join our DigIn Shared Ownership Program — because we believe the people who build Digs should share in its success. We also offer teammates discounted services as a little extra perk.

Digs Dog Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.