Campground Host

MAJOR DUTIES

·        Actively participate in a safe workplace culture.

·        Maintain personal campsite in accordance with all park regulations, thereby setting a good example for other campers.

·        Assist visitors with finding a campsite. If campsites are full, visitors will be directed to other campgrounds or available lodging.

·        Inform and educate visitors on park and camping regulations.

·        Rove campground to provide visitors with local, regional, and park information.

·        Provide informal interpretation to visitors.

·        Lead visitor-engagement activities as assigned.

·        Hang reservation tags for incoming campers with pre-paid sites.

·        Assist park personnel in keeping the campground area clean and free of litter.

·        Report any hazards in or out of the campground to an immediate supervisor.

·        Stock and/or clean comfort stations as needed.

·        Inform fee staff of sanitation problems and maintenance hazards. If fee staff is not available, report directly to maintenance.

·        Periodically make rounds of the campground in order to update records and remind campers of rules and regulations. Any law enforcement issues will be reported to park rangers.

IMPORTANT: Host will not attempt to enforce any regulations by acting in a law enforcement capacity. Host will use educational and informational approach when appropriate to gain compliance with park regulations. Only commissioned law enforcement rangers will take enforcement actions.

·        Occasionally assist visitors after hours.

·        Communicate with park staff via park radios.

FEE COLLECTION DUTIES

·        May be responsible for collecting appropriate fees at the campground following established accountability guidelines for handling government funds.

·        May operate an electronic cash register, computer, or Point of Sale system, perform opening and closing shift functions, issue entrance receipts, park passes, or federal recreation passes in accordance with established guidelines.

·        May process refunds or upgrades as needed according to established guidelines.

·        May complete shift reports to verify money collected, accountable stock sold and all machinetransactions from a shift using receipt tapes and a register of voided/refunded transactions.

·        Safeguards funds collected and personal accountable stock.

·        May assist with campground self-registration collection activities.

·        May conduct compliance checks of campground users to ensure proper payment of fees.

OTHER DUTIES

·        Assist park personnel with campground maintenance projects (i.e., painting, weeding, clean fire rings, etc.)

·        Upon request, assist with park personnel during emergency operations (i.e., traffic control)