Campground Host

4 months ago


Newport News, Virginia, United States Scenic Canyons Rec Services Full time

Sam Owen Hosts: Sam Owen Campground is located on a peninsula on the eastern shore of Pend Oreille Lake. It has 82 sites with a mix of cedar, pines, & meadow. There is a day-use area with 18 picnic sites, a paved parking lot, and a large beach and swimming area. Part of the beach is pet-friendly. A group picnic area can accommodate up to 50 people. A pavilion is also available for up to 50 people, and has electricity available. A boat launch is located between the campground and day use area. Near the day use area is an interpretive station with maps and historical information. 5 hosts are at this location.

Elevation:2000

Hookups: Full

Pay:7.25

Max hours per week: 32

Nearest Town: Sandpoint, ID

Start date: Now

End date: 9/12

Mileage Reimbursement: N/A

Phone: Cell is spotty or Land line at site 44

Single or Couple preferred: Either

Golf Cart Provided? Yes

Washer and dryer? Yes - onsite

To be a Campground Manager, you must be able to:

  • Have own travel trailer, rv, motorhome, or class b van for living quarters
  • Live on site in the designated host site in their management area.
  • Provide information and assistance to guests to insure a quality recreational experience.
  • See that all fees are collected for facility use.
  • Administer reservations daily.
  • Clean restrooms daily and make an additional walk through inspections to insure restrooms are clean and supplied.
  • Police camp sites for litter and wash tables after visitors leaves
  • Do light maintenance duties, such as paint tables, replace light bulbs, empty trash containers, etc.
  • Sell firewood and other approved items
  • Do an interpretive program 3 or more times a season
  • Monitor and encourage compliance with rules and regulations
  • First Aid & CPR Training is encouraged.
  • Training will be provided. Must attend a training session prior to starting the job.
  • Most tools and supplies needed will be furnished.