Ranger

Equity LifeStyle Properties; West Salem (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties in West Salem, Wisconsin, is seeking a Campground Ranger to patrol the grounds, assist guests, enforce rules, and maintain safety and security. The role requires teamwork, calm judgment in stressful situations, and the ability to respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities include processing reservations, checking guests in and out, and ensuring gate access compliance while providing friendly, helpful service to campers and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading, writing, and math; able to use computer applications.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campground grounds to answer questions and enforce rules.
• Ensure guest safety and property security at all times.
• Monitor gate access and validate guest entry.
• Take campground reservations and manage check-in/check-out.
• Perform routine inspections and handle on-call emergencies.
• Support store operations and sell day passes if needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 West Salem, Wisconsin.

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.
• 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.
• Performs on-call emergency service as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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.