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 languageExcellent 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