Camp Host

Campground Name: Lake McMurtry Natural Resource & Recreation Area
Nearest Town: Stillwater/Perry
Total Sites: 47
Campground Services Provided: Water & 50/30 amp electric hook-up, sewer (must provide own RV/Camper)
Main Duties Include:
● Greet and assist visitors, answer questions and explain regulations which apply to them. Distribute maps and
informational brochures. May assist campers in locating a campsite, be familiar with local points of interest and
the location of services that might be requested by visitors such as local attractions, events, grocery stores and gas
stations. Will perform light maintenance around campground such as picking up litter, cleaning out fire rings,
washing tables, cleaning & stocking restrooms, provide information to park staff on potential problems, and
disseminate information to campers.
● Host must always set an example by being a model camper practicing good housekeeping in and around their
assigned site and by observing all rules and regulations.
● May assist in campground public relations, educational activities, and special events/activities.
● Be the liaison between park visitors and park staff – notify when trees need to be trimmed, comments from
visitors (positive or negative), trail maintenance, etc.
● Camp hosts are required to patrol the park during the evenings Monday-Friday and multiple times a day on the
weekends. Camp hosts are expected to work most weekends and all holidays during their term.
Additional Duties:
These duties may come up, but will not occur often:
● Filling in at the bait shop/gatehouse – only when part-time staff are unavailable – will be compensated at the
minimum wage rate.
● Additional duties may arise
Time Commitment:
At least 24 hours of service time per week that include evenings, most weekends, and all holidays during the season. Days
off will be discussed upon hiring – must be submitted two weeks prior to time off.
Supervision and Training Provided:
Supervised by managerial staff. Will be trained in campground registration procedures, rules & regulations, and host
responsibilities.
Skills Required:
Ability to get along well with people. Ability to remain calm and friendly when confronted with upset visitors. Ability to
physically move around and make rounds through the recreation area. Ability to adapt to changing work conditions.
Expectations:
Camp hosts must set an example by being model campers who always practice good housekeeping in and around their
campsite. Camp hosts must not attempt to discipline or apprehend any park violators – for any disturbances, camp hosts
are to call the Stillwater Police Department and the manager on call. Camp hosts will be required to drive between the
East & West Recreation Areas (at their own expense) – unless two camp hosts are hired on.
For more information contact Velvet@lakemcmurtry.org

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