Position Type: Full-time, seasonal
Hours: Approximately 25–30 hours per week
Season: Mid-May through early November
Schedule: Must be available Thursday through Monday, including holidays and late evenings
Position Summary
Circle Pines KOA Resort is looking for a friendly, dependable, and safety-minded individual to help operate our go-kart track and assist with the upkeep and repair of our go-karts.
This is a full-time position, with work hours divided between the go-kart track and our maintenance/landscaping team based on operational needs. Applicants interested in arriving before the track opens may have the opportunity to begin earlier in a full-time maintenance and landscaping role.
The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, provides great guest service, and has a basic working knowledge of small engines. Advanced mechanic experience is not required, but the employee must be comfortable assisting with troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and common repairs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide friendly, patient, and professional service to guests of all ages.
- Explain track rules, rider requirements, safety procedures, and operating instructions.
- Confirm that required waivers and rider requirements are completed.
- Help guests safely enter and exit go-karts and secure safety restraints.
- Monitor the track and respond quickly to stalled karts, unsafe driving, accidents, or other concerns.
- Start, stop, move, and reposition go-karts throughout the day.
- Assist with routine inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
- Help diagnose common small-engine and go-kart operating issues.
- Inspect tires, brakes, steering components, fluid levels, fuel systems, belts, cables, and other safety-related components.
- Report mechanical or safety concerns and remove unsafe equipment from service when appropriate.
- Keep the track, loading area, maintenance area, and surrounding guest spaces clean and organized.
- Assist the maintenance and landscaping team with tasks such as property cleanup, mowing, weed removal, pine-needle cleanup, painting, basic repairs, and other general outdoor work.
- Follow all operating, maintenance, and emergency procedures.
- Assist with opening and closing duties.
- Perform other reasonable job-related duties based on campground needs.
Qualifications
- Basic experience or practical knowledge involving small engines, go-karts, lawn equipment, ATVs, or similar equipment is strongly preferred.
- Ability to safely and correctly use common hand tools.
- Strong guest-service and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during busy periods or challenging situations.
- Dependable transportation and consistent attendance.
- Availability to work the required Thursday-through-Monday schedule throughout the season.
- Willingness to work holidays and late evenings.
- Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and workplace policies.
- Must meet any minimum age or licensing requirements applicable to assigned duties.
Physical and Work Requirements
The following are essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities:
- Remain on your feet and move around the track or campground for most of the workday.
- Frequently bend, reach, crouch, twist, and climb in and out of go-karts.
- Repeatedly push, pull, move, or reposition go-karts and equipment weighing approximately 50–75 pounds.
- Safely use hand tools and perform basic mechanical, maintenance, and landscaping tasks.
- Work outdoors in changing conditions, including sun, wind, rain, and varying temperatures.
- Work around engine noise, fuel, exhaust, moving equipment, and uneven outdoor surfaces.
- Maintain the awareness and reaction time necessary to monitor an active go-kart track safely.
Seasonal Dates
05/01/2027 - 11/07/2027
Benefits
Pay & Employee Benefits
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Starting pay of $16.50 per hour, with the possibility of higher starting pay based on relevant experience.
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Affordable on-site RV site rent of $200 per month, including utilities.
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Upon successful completion of the signed seasonal employment agreement, 50% of the site rent paid during the contract period will be returned.
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Free use of the on-site laundry facilities.
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Free access to campground amenities, including:
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Indoor pool and hot tubs
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Playgrounds
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Dog parks
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Go-karts
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Employee discounts at the on-site café, coffee shop, and scooped ice cream counter.
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Employee discounts on merchandise and other eligible purchases in the general store.
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50% off propane.
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Direct access to the Kaibab National Forest - ideal for employees who enjoy mountain biking, hiking, or exploring with ATVs and other off-road vehicles.
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The opportunity to live and work near Williams, the Grand Canyon, and Northern Arizona’s many outdoor recreation areas.
Employee discounts, complimentary amenities, and recreational benefits are subject to availability, operating hours, safety requirements, and applicable campground policies.
Conditions
RV Required, Partner Jobs Available
Working at our campground:
Qualities We Value
We do not expect anyone to know everything on their first day. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn, accepts coaching, and consistently contributes to a respectful, low-drama workplace.
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Professional and respectful: Communicates appropriately with guests and coworkers and maintains a presentable appearance.
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Positive problem-solver: Stays calm when things go wrong, focuses on solutions, and asks for help when needed.
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Dependable and accountable: Arrives as scheduled, follows through on responsibilities, communicates honestly, and takes ownership of mistakes.
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Team-oriented: Helps where needed, considers the bigger picture, and puts guest safety and service ahead of personal disagreements.
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Drama-free and mature: Addresses concerns directly and appropriately, avoids gossip and unnecessary conflict, and does not bring personal disagreements into the workplace.
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Proud and safety-conscious: Makes a genuine effort to complete work correctly, thoroughly, and safely while speaking up about potential concerns.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Circle Pines KOA Resort provides equal employment opportunities without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
This description outlines the position’s general responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list. Duties may be adjusted based on reasonable operational needs.
About Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA Holiday
Welcome to your headquarters for northern Arizona fun! The pine-filled forest setting of Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA Holiday is perfect for escaping the heat in summer with average summer highs of just 78 degrees. This destination campground features an indoor swimming pool, the Grand Canyon Go-Kart Track, a gem & fossil mining station, fun-bike rentals, a bike track, 18-hole mini golf & a Jumping Pillow. In summer, the Bear Trax Café serves delicious breakfasts & dinners. Trails for ATVs & bikes start right from the campground. When you’re ready to explore the region, take a short drive to the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Sedona / Oak Creek Canyon, Route 66 attractions, ski areas & prehistoric cliff dwellings at Walnut Canyon National Monument. Let the staff book train, helicopter, airplane, jeep, ATV & rafting tours for you!
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