RECREATION ATTENDANT- Boston/Cape Cod KOA Holiday 2027

Kampgrounds of America, Inc.; Warrentown (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kampgrounds Of America, INC. is seeking a friendly Recreation Attendant to assist with planning, organizing, and leading campground recreation activities. You will help run events, coordinate supplies, and engage guests of all ages to ensure a fun, safe experience.

You will collaborate with the Recreation Lead and Marketing to create engaging programs, maintain equipment, and promote KOA culture of fun and inclusion across weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage confrontation.
• Basic working knowledge of recreational activities.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Help in preparations for events from start to finish.
• Create an events calendar supporting campground activities.
• Prepare supplies and assist Recreation Lead.
• Take photos and obtain releases for participants.
• Coordinate social media posts with Marketing.
• Prepare food, equipment, awards and entertainment for events.
• Maintain and clean recreation equipment and spaces.
• Greet participants and explain activity rules.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Confrontation management

Customer service

Availability for evenings/weekends/hol

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

ABOUT KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA, INC.

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. KOA has 500+ locations across the United States and Canada including a mix of franchised and company-owned parks. Founded in 1962, the mission of KOA is “connecting people to the outdoors and each other,” and those who represent the brand share the values of being family-oriented, passionate, entrepreneurial, customer-focused and innovative.

REPORTS TO

Designated Supervisor and General Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Recreation Attendant (RA) assists the Recreation Lead in planning, organizing, executing, and leading recreation activities at the campground such as arts and crafts, games, sports, dramatics, music, social activities, hobbies, and themed weekends. The RA is an enthusiastic, outgoing, creative team member who enjoys working with people of all ages. Being a people person with an engaging smile is imperative when relating with guests. This is a highly visible, customer-centric position that requires strong interpersonal customer service skills. Create an environment that is comfortable, fosters teamwork, allows everyone to be themselves, and reinforces KOA’s culture that camping is fun and for everyone.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Help in preparations for events from start to finish.
• Assist in creating a detailed events calendar that cohesively supports the campground, and guests of all age ranges.
• Create supply lists and provide Recreation Lead as needed.
• Take pictures of activities and obtain necessary photo release documentation for all individuals in photos.
• In coordination with the marketing department, prepare fun and engaging social media posts.
• Coordinate and prepare all food and beverage items, equipment, awards, and entertainment as needed for each event.
• Maintain and clean recreation equipment and facilities.
• Always keep recreation areas and facilities clean and free of debris.
• Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining rules, and encouraging their participation.
• Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels
• Enforce safety rules to prevent injury.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups, such as seniors or small children.
• Administer basic first aid if needed and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
• Clean, set-up, and breakdown the equipment that is used in recreational activities daily.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, customer service, quality and cleanliness while promoting an atmosphere of fun.
• Maintain health standards and ensure guests and team members are in a safe and secure environment.
• Foster a work environment that maximizes employee involvement, morale and is dedicated to delivering KOAs Culture, Mission, Values and Goals.

Note that this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Fun and engaging recreation activities for guests of all ages.
• Recreation equipment and spaces are clean and orderly.
• Promoting and encouraging participation in the campground’s recreation activities.
• Providing great customer service.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Hear and conversant in English language
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to manage confrontation.
• Basic working knowledge of recreational activities.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Motivated, goal oriented and results driven.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid Driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds, lift and carry 25 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds regularly.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and move safely over uneven terrain.
• Able to work inside and outdoors and in various climates.

Kampgrounds Of America, INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to provide an environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect. The company is committed to fair treatment of all persons. This value ensures employees and candidates are treated equally and are protected from discrimination or harassment of any kind. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or other non-merit-based factors, or any other protected status.