Job Title:

SEASONAL Campground Host

Job Category:

Campground Host

Department/Group:

Parks

Travel Required:

No

Location:

City of Colona, IL

Position Type:

SEASONAL

Level/Salary Range:

$15.00 Hourly

Date Posted:

03/25/2024

Hours:

Hours will vary.

PTO:

8 Hours of Personal Leave

HR Contact:

Public Works Director

Fax or Email:

309-792-0571 or ryan@colonail.com

Subject Line: Employment Opportunity

Mail:

ATTN: Public Works Director

City of Colona

P.O. Box 170

Colona, IL 61241

Job Description

Characteristics Of The Job:

Campground hosts represent the Colona Scott Family Park (CSFP) and are an asset to the park’s campground operation. Hosts deal with a variety of people and personalities. Major duties and requirements of this position are listed below. Hosts are not required to take on law enforcement issues; however, they do serve as very important eyes and ears in the campgrounds and aid in reporting any problems or situations to park manager. Most of all, CSFP hosts ensure that park visitors have as safe and enjoyable a visit as possible. As emissaries of the CSFP, hosts can make the difference between an adequate and an excellent camping experience.

Role and Responsibilities

• Actively participate in a safe workplace culture.

• Assist visitors with finding a campsite.

• 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 staff of sanitation problems and maintenance hazards.

• 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 manager.

• Assist with various administrative tasks necessary for the campground to run efficiently such as handling cash, credit cards, making change, writing receipts, and answering phones.

• Ensure check-in station is appropriately manned, secure, and cash handling protocols are being followed at all times.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Must have valid Driver’s License. Must be 18 years old or older.

Approved By:

Ryan Erichsen-Public Works Director

Date:

03/25/2024