Camp Host at Watauga

Tennessee Valley Hospitality; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor recreation organization is seeking a Camp Host to ensure quality recreational experiences for visitors. The role includes maintaining facilities, providing customer service, and performing administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should enjoy public interaction, have strong communication skills, and be able to perform basic maintenance tasks in various weather conditions. This position requires flexibility in working hours and some physical abilities.

Qualifications

• Enjoys working in an environment with extensive public contact.
• Able to lift 20 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by educating visitors on rules.
• Maintain facilities, including cleaning and sanitizing restrooms.
• Collect fees and register campers.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Basic manual labor abilities

Basic recordkeeping experience

Job description

Title: Camp Host

Reports To: General Manager
Department: Operations

Tennessee Valley Hospitality LLC, dba 6 Dam- Working at 6 Dam offers the opportunity to assist in the management and preservation of a scenic recreational area, where visitors can enjoy activities like fishing, boating, and hiking. Our 2025 season provides rewarding roles for outdoor enthusiasts, allowing you to contribute to the upkeep and enjoyment of a beautiful and tranquil environment.

Summary

The Campground Host position is frequently filled by two people but may be an individual role in certain locations. The primary objective is to provide a quality recreational experience for visitors within areas operated by the Company. The Campground Host will implement nearly all operational tasks required within their assigned campground or area.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates courteousness and displays a helpful attitude to all visitors; provides excellent customer service by educating the public on the rules and regulations of the recreation area.
• Performs certain administrative tasks, including basic recordkeeping and fee collection.
• Maintains facilities and grounds, including cleaning, sanitizing and stocking of restrooms, emptying trash containers and replacing the liners, cleaning roadways and trails, cleaning campsites, picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and disposing of ashes.
• Rakes and grooms’ sites and public areas, maintains a litter‑free facility, picks up micro‑trash such as bottle caps and cigarette butts, maintains outlying areas such as trails, outposts, and rental cabins.
• Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, governmental agency representatives, and the visiting public.
• Registers campers, collects fees, and sells certain retail items such as firewood, ice, and concession goods.
• Processes revenues and fee collection data using Company approved forms and procedures.
• Familiar with local points of interest, nearby facilities, and local rules and regulations.
• Reports problems and any unsafe or hazardous conditions as they are discovered.

Requirements

• Strong customer service skills; enjoys working in an environment of extensive public contact.
• Basic manual labor abilities, including an ability and willingness to clean and sanitize facilities with a variety of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic recordkeeping experience, including money handling.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
• Willing to work a flexible work schedule, including regular evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift 20 pounds on a frequent basis.
• The ability to move safely over rough and uneven terrain.
• The ability to work in extreme weather.
• Able to tow own RV (where applicable) in and out of campgrounds in emergency situations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.