CAMP HOST – We are looking for a couple or team of 2 people, living in one RV for the position of Campground Host.
HOST HELPER – If you are a single individual, we are currently looking for host helpers.
Position: Full-time Campground Host Team (required to live on-site full-time).
Full-time or Part-time Host Helper (required to live on-site full-time).
Term: Position will commence March-May and run until September/October.
Location: We are located along the West Side of Harrison Lake in the Fraser Valley of BC.
Wage: This is a contract position. You will be an independent contractor, not an employee.
- Wages are a percentage of net revenue from camping permits.
- Fuel Expense compensation provided for use of personal generator, for business purposes.
- Shared revenue from Firewood sales.
- 100% of revenue from bottles and cans.
Requirements:
- You must provide your own self contained camping unit (Camper, Trailer, RV or Motorhome) to live on-site for the duration of the season. This is dry camping and there are no hook-ups available.
- Generator is required.
- Reliable Vehicle and Valid BC Driver’s License (min. class 5) required. A pick-up truck is highly recommended for job related duties and for travelling rough Forest Service Roads.
- Must pass a background and criminal record check.
- Laptop or Computer required.
- A printer is highly recommended for larger campgrounds that accept reservations.
- High school or equivalent education.
- Valid First Aid certificate an asset, but is not essential.
- Handyman/woman skills are an asset.
- Must provide your own Tools required to fulfill your duties (rake, shovel, hammer, etc.).
- Must provide your own Cleaning Supplies required to fulfill your duties (broom, bleach/disinfectant, rubber gloves, etc.).
- Excellent customer service skills and experience required.
- Compliance with all RSTBC and West Harrison Reservations policies and procedures.
- Energetic and physically fit.
- Required to file your business GST forms at the end of your fiscal year as required by the Gov. of BC.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure campground facilities are maintained to RSTBC and West Harrison Reservations standards. Ensuring a safe, clean and sanitary environment in all Operating Areas.
- Cleaning and maintaining campsites, day use areas, and all public areas of the property.
- Basic landscaping duties including raking and trimming of branches, etc.
- Maintain trailheads which includes raking and sweeping around kiosks, etc.
- Maintaining food waste bins and picking up litter around all areas of campground.
- Removal and transport of garbage and food waste to a designated off-site bin supplied by the manager.
- Removal of refundable recycling (beverage bottles and cans) and transporting to a city/provincial/private facility.
- Maintenance of washroom facilities which includes sweeping and cleaning the outhouses, and minor repairs as required.
- Minor Maintenance (replace signs and picnic table boards, painting, etc.).
- Revenue Collection (collecting camping fees, issuing user permits, supplying revenue reports and cash-outs sheets). Follow proper cash handling and record keeping procedures.
- Manage and post reservations if applicable.
- Occupancy Reporting to management.
- The sale of firewood.
- Open designated campground gates to the public and close the gates at the end of the day.
- Enforce parking compliance.
- Ensure campground compliance and security by ensuring campground areas are patrolled and guests are abiding by the campground usage guidelines and enforcing quiet hours.
- Maintain a high level of communication between guests, co-workers and the manager.
- Maintain a safe and positive work environment.
- Monitor what’s going on in the campground and respond appropriately.
- Assist campground guests and visitors with basic questions and requests.
- Other related duties as required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Cash handling experience.
- General computer knowledge and the ability to use email efficiently. Ability to learn the basics of our online reservation system to retrieve information.
- Ability to keep organized and detailed records regarding campground usage and maintenance requirements.
- Strong public relations and guest service skills required. Must be able to be assertive while maintaining a friendly manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish good working relationships with managers, supervisors, co-workers and clients.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a high-volume environment.
- Resourceful and able to work independently in remote locations.
- Ability to defuse confrontational situations in an effective manner.
If you feel you are qualified and you would be interested to apply for the campground host position, please submit the job application form below and we would be happy to review your qualifications.
We highly recommend that you review our website and campground information before applying.