Camp Host (Choctaw Lake)

Camp hosts will welcome campers, provide directions, advise visitors of activities occurring within the forest and the surrounding area, answer questions and educate campers on campground rules and regulations. Hosts monitor the campground to ensure visitors occupy their sites in accordance with Forest Service policy, are displaying applicable documentation, and are vacating sites in a timely manner at checkout.

Hosts routinely perform minor maintenance duties such as cleaning bathhouses & restrooms, grounds upkeep (eg. assist with pickup of litter and debris, spraying weeds, limited mowing), cleaning out fire pits and picking up trash. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. Record keeping and occasionally filling out forms is also required. Campground hosts are expected to provide timely information to Forest Service recreation staff regarding potential safety concerns as well as maintenance and repair needs raised by visitors or through personal observations. Two of the most important jobs as campground host are to provide an enjoyable camping experience for the public and assist staff in protecting forest resources.

Visitor Services and Public Safety:

•        Open and close the gate daily

·        Check in and check out campers daily.

•        Greet visitors, provide information/maps, and answer questions with courtesy and politeness

•        Inform visitors of rules and regulations when appropriate and tactfully inform visitors of infractions.

•        Report violations and suspicious activities to district staff and Forest law enforcement officers and/or the Sherriff. Your safety is our priority; don’t put yourself in danger.

Restrooms and Bathhouses:

·        Check and clean restrooms daily

·        Remove trash

·        Disinfect/wipe sinks, counter tops, faucets, mirrors, and commodes

·        Restock supplies (soap, toilet paper, paper towels, light bulbs ) as needed

·        Sweep and remove spider webs as needed

·        Spot clean walls and mop floors

Campground and Day Use Area:

·        Clean grills and empty ashes and coals in coal bin

·        Remove debris from all developed areas: lawns, picnic areas, drives, parking lot, etc.

·        Blow off the parking lot as needed

·        Pick up trash on the grounds and place in trash cans or dumpsters

·        Empty trash cans, replacing with new liners, and place trash bags in dumpster

·        Mow lawn and weed trim around signs, fence posts, and trees as needed

·        Rake leaves in picnic area as needed

·        Communicate with Forest staff about supply needs and maintenance issue