Ranger

Equity LifeStyle Properties; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

401(k) employer match

Paid vacations

Holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) is seeking a Campground Ranger for its Gladys, Virginia location. You will monitor campground grounds, enforce rules, and ensure guest safety while assisting guests with questions and needs.

The role emphasizes calm judgment in stressful situations, collaboration with teammates, and providing friendly, first-rate service to park guests. Prior experience in security or RV environments is a plus; weekend/holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing and math; able to use computer applications.
• Collaborative team environment; able to thrive in a group.
• Assess situations, exercise good judgment, resolve problems diplomatically.
• Excellent customer service and communications; friendly demeanor.
• Experience in security or law enforcement, or RV environment is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance.
• Weekend and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the property for issues or potential problems.
• Ensure property is properly secured.
• Enforce resort rules; respond to concerns; contact law enforcement if necessary.
• Monitor campground gate; validate access.
• Perform routine patrols, golf cart and rental inspections.
• Take camping reservations; check in/out; sell day passes and items.
• Prioritize guest safety and happiness.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Security awareness

Driver's license

Weekend availability

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Job description

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career! ELS is hiring for the position of Ranger in Gladys, Virginia.

What you'll do:

The Campground Ranger position may include walking or patrol of the grounds of the campground answering questions, enforcing rules and ensuring the safety of our guests and their belongings. The ideal employee can handle any stressful situation in a calm manner and react accordingly with regards to local, state and federal law.

Your job will include:

• Monitor the property with a keen eye for any property issues or potential problems.
• Ensure that the property is properly secured.
• Ensure that guests comply with resort rules, respond to areas of concern and contact law enforcement if necessary.
• Monitor all incoming guests through the campground gate and validate if access is acceptable.
• Perform routine patrols, golf cart and rental inspections.
• Take camping reservations, check people in and out and sell day passes and items at the store.
• Prioritize guest safety and happiness.

Skills & experience you need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills and the ability to use computer applications.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to assess a situation, use quick and reasonable judgment and resolve problems diplomatically.
• Exceptional customer service and communications skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Experience working in security and/or law enforcement, and/or working in an RV environment, is a benefit.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance.
• Ability to working weekends and holidays on a regular basis.

Estimated Pay Rate: $14 - 15/hr

The pay listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. An offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

In addition to the base pay and our benefits, some positions are eligible for bonuses, sales commissions, or incentive pay.

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• a generous 401(k) employer match
• paid vacations
• holidays
• sick time

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) is the leading operator of Manufactured Home Communities, RV Resorts and Campgrounds in North America. Our appealing properties, located in the most desirable regions of the country, offer a variety of homes and camping options to meet a wide range of customers' needs. ELS has a strong national presence with more than 400 communities and resorts in 32 states and British Columbia and a team of more than 4000 employees.