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Puppy Sphere

Runs studios delivering puppy-assisted yoga classes

Event Supervisor 1

Part-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Montreal, QC, Canada
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Demonstrated leadership capability and interest in team development.
  • Proven ability and motivation to develop and lead teams to foster a positive, high-performance culture.
  • A genuine interest in animal welfare and the ability to take ownership of puppy care responsibilities while on shift.
  • Availability to work at least four shifts per month, including at least three weekends per month.
  • Availability to travel to the Montréal studio Monday through Friday as business needs require and availability permits.
  • Comfort working in a fast-growing, evolving startup environment where processes, priorities, and initiatives continue to change.
  • Effective time-management and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to resolving challenges.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 30 pounds.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including throughout the duration of events.
  • Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive motions during event setup, execution, and breakdown.
  • Comfort working with standard cleaning supplies and solutions while following proper safety and handling guidelines.
  • Ability to work in environments with moderate noise, animals, and substantial guest interaction.
  • Access to a vehicle and a valid driver's license are advantageous for operational needs.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the on-site and off-site execution of events to ensure a seamless, high-quality experience for guests and the team.
  • Monitor event flow and proactively identify and resolve issues involving the event, animals, staff, and guest experience.
  • Act as the floor supervisor while working alongside the event team.
  • Support the full event flow, including setup, participant check-in, speeches, yoga sessions, social periods, resetting, and breakdown.
  • Complete daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and follow opening and closing checklists to maintain cleanliness and organization.
  • Conduct short on-shift meetings with the event team to review operational updates, company updates, rollouts, launches, and event objectives.
  • Oversee guest check-in procedures, including ticket scanning, identity verification, age-limit verification, and signed waivers.
  • Facilitate and assist with the safety of puppies, team members, and guests throughout events.
  • Ensure team members follow safe animal-handling practices and uphold animal-welfare standards.
  • Manage add-ons, beverage and food inventory, and operational support tasks during sessions.
  • Monitor studio inventory, including merchandise, supplies, food, beverages, water access, and facility readiness, and coordinate urgent needs with management.
  • Act as a point of contact for guest support situations and liaise with management or customer service as necessary.
  • Act as the on-site lead for emergency procedures and maintain familiarity with emergency plans and safety protocols.
  • Ensure required puppy wellness checks are completed, monitor puppy health, and communicate concerns through appropriate channels.
  • Handle animal-welfare, team, and guest injury reports, including documentation and communication with operations managers.
  • Complete animal-welfare, studio-inventory, and end-of-day reports documenting needs, issues, feedback, and observations.
  • Coordinate staff meal and rest breaks during events in compliance with local labor laws.
  • Ensure events comply with company policies and applicable local, city, and provincial regulations.
  • Protect studio assets by following safety, security, maintenance, and cleanliness procedures.
  • Maintain open communication and appropriate escalation channels with the Operations Manager and other stakeholders to address interruptions or issues.
  • Communicate essential information promptly to the Operations Manager while maintaining confidentiality where appropriate.
  • Attend biweekly meetings with city supervisors and Operations Managers to receive updates, share insights, and improve event operations.
  • Supervise scheduled pop-up and private events, including preparing supplies, returning and storing inventory, serving as the client’s main point of contact, executing the run of show accurately and on time, and managing issues during the event.
  • Represent Puppy Sphere professionally when interacting with guests, clients, vendors, and animal-welfare partners.
  • Use sound judgment to resolve issues independently or escalate decisions outside the supervisor’s authority.
  • Model Puppy Sphere’s values and mission and help create a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture.
  • Lead by example through professional and calm decision-making and serve as the primary on-site contact for the event team.
  • Support team engagement and morale by fostering a respectful, accountable, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.
  • Set expectations through behavior, accountability, and support so teams operate professionally and align with Puppy Sphere’s values.
  • Provide ongoing and in-the-moment coaching during events to uphold best practices.
  • Support management in rolling out new initiatives by communicating changes, gathering feedback, and escalating concerns constructively.
  • Conduct and assist with in-person onboarding training for new event facilitators and supervisors.
  • Support the development of future leads and supervisors by modeling leadership behaviors and sharing knowledge.
  • Provide comprehensive guidance on event procedures and company standards so the team is prepared to deliver the event experience.

About the company

Puppy Sphere runs puppy therapy experiences, with their flagship Puppy Yoga class that blends flow yoga with puppies to create a relaxed, enjoyable wellness experience. In studios across North America (12+ locations), customers participate in in-studio classes where puppies mingle with participants during the yoga flow, offering stress-relief and lighthearted interaction. The company operates at scale with more than half a million customers served and a large social media following, and has partnered with brands like Amazon, Google, iHeart Radio, The New York Times, and the NBA. What sets Puppy Sphere apart is its leadership position in puppy-assisted wellness on a national level, supported by its multi-studio footprint, sizable audience, and high-profile collaborations. The goal is to provide accessible, puppy-enhanced wellness experiences to broad audiences while expanding studio presence and strengthening partnerships.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Canada

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Santa Monica opened July 18, 2026, restoring Puppy Sphere's Los Angeles presence.
  • Wayflyer funded six studios, including 2026 openings and a fourteenth Los Angeles location.
  • Management says 65% of classes sold out before opening, supporting Series A ambitions.

What critics are saying

  • Yelp and MapQuest reviews in 2025-2026 report no-shows, cancellations, and scam accusations.
  • The model depends on live puppy supply, venue permits, and repeat staffing at every city.
  • If welfare complaints trigger licensing scrutiny, Los Angeles or Chicago can halt locations quickly.

What makes Puppy Sphere unique

  • Puppy Sphere pairs yoga, rescue puppies, and wellness events across North America.
  • Founders say 500-plus private events and celebrity partnerships built strong brand pull.
  • A Toronto-origin concept now spans New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Santa Monica.

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Benefits

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