Park Host

Job Title:             Park Host, LaVern M. Johnson Park

Department:     Parks and Public Works

Salary:                  $12.00 per hour plus value of camp host site with full hookups

Job Type:             Part time, seasonal

 General Statement of Duties:

Park Hosts must reside in their own RV in the park while working for the Town. Park Hosts are responsible for ensuring that Lyons’ Parks remain welcoming, clean, enjoyable, and safe for Park users and visitors. In general, Park Host’s duties include interacting with Park visitors, maintaining the Park, including its restrooms and picnic shelters; trash collection and grill cleanout; facility maintenance including mowing and ballfield preparation and maintenance; and collaborating with other Town employees, volunteers, and law enforcement agencies with respect to the use of the park.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify that rest rooms, shelters, and other park facilities remain clean and stocked on a routine basis, especially during weekends and other high-use periods.
• Report any issues with respect to the cleanliness and maintenance of park facilities promptly to the Parks and Recreation staff.
• Check grills regularly and clean when needed.
• Assist park users with parking-permitting procedures at automated kiosks.
• Check facilities on regular basis for cleanliness, and report to Park staff promptly any needs to improve cleanliness.
• Assist Parks staff with the public’s use of park amenities consistent with the policies and practices of the Town.
• Assist parks maintenance staff with trash and recycle collection by extracting full bags from trash stations to avoid overflowing trash and with hauling to proper on-site dumpsters.  Alert parks maintenance staff to any trash situations that need attention.
• Perform minor resource management and maintenance projects as assigned.  Make modifications to park grounds or facilities as approved by the Director of Parks and Public Works.
• Be present at the park and campground regularly. Be present and available to the public during scheduled times, satisfy reasonable public needs, and courteously assist guests as requested.
• Return all Town of Lyons owned equipment at end of each season, such as keys, tools, phones, equipment, router, or any other items.
• Check-out and check-in park equipment.
• Be responsible for accounting and depositing moneys collected to Parks and Recreation office staff on a daily basis.
• Patrol parks regularly to monitor compliance with park rules and policies.  Contact park users when necessary regarding infractions of Town rules, ordinances, or other policies to ensure public safety and positive user experiences.  Coordinate with Boulder County Sheriff deputies and contracted security services as needed for support in assisting the public with compliance of Park and Campground rules.
• Represent the Town positively and professionally in all interactions with the public. Make every effort to cordially assist any visitor in need of help.  Park hosts must be available to the public to answer questions and assist with shelter rentals, park usage, and other rules and regulations.  This involves getting out and making contact with the public in the campground and park on a regular basis.
• Inform local law enforcement and the Department of Community Relations immediately of any acts of violence, vandalism, and/or any other illegal activity that may occur in the parks.   Evaluate every situation and decide whether to address the situation personally or to summon law enforcement.
• Alert the Department of Parks and Public Works immediately of any maintenance issue that poses a potential hazard in the park.
• Make an honest effort to assist any visitor in need of help.  Remain available to the public to answer questions, assist with shelter rentals, and facilitate park usage consistent with the Town’s rules and regulations.
• Keep an accurate written log of events and occurrences, including any problems, incidents, hazards, and maintenance issues.
• Assist parks staff with shelter facilities and other park facilities by placing signs, cleaning, and removing debris. (Cleaning includes regular hosing down/cleaning of concrete pad, picnic tables, etc.)
• Assist parks staff with Special Event Use Permit Applications and Events, and compliance with any guidelines and restrictions identified in the permits.
• Assist parks and recreation staff with any special events as needed.  Remain available during special events as requested by Parks and Recreation staff.
• Assist Maintenance staff as needed with mowing and trimming duties.
• Provide a motorhome trailer or other RV in good repair to use as residence on-site at the Park.
• Advise Parks and Recreation staff both in person and remotely as necessary.
• Adjust flexibly to new situations on an as needed basis, and learn new assigned duties quickly.
• Work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team.
• Work professionally and cooperatively with other employees of the Town and with members of the public.
• Manage various tasks, assignments, and duties simultaneously.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Read the full job description at: https://www.townoflyons.com/jobs.aspx?jobID=64

Tagged as: Pay/Wages, SUMMER '24