Bluewater Park Campground Attendant

Summary of Duties

Reporting to the Facilities Coordinator, the Campground Attendant receives and processes seasonal and overnight campground bookings at Bluewater Park Campground; input bookings into the computer; collect and deposit payments with documentation for campsites, firewood, dumping station and other miscellaneous items; daily site checks; answers phone/walk-in inquiries; general maintenance and cleaning of Train Station and immediate outdoors; operate awnings for pavilion; provides history/background of Wiarton Train Station; catalogues inventory of artifacts; changes exhibits.

Qualifications

· Must have general knowledge of the Bluewater Park Campground, Wiarton Train Station and area

· Ability to work evenings, weekends, and weekdays.

· Ability to work safely and in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Able to complete outdoor duties and lift up to 40 lbs.

· Previous experience in customer service and/or outdoor work considered an asset.

· Ability to understand and execute detailed written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate marketing and advertising for the Campground.
• Participating in pre-planning meetings and assist with logistics for the Campground.
• Provide on-site support to staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Collect survey results from visitors.
• Answer visitor enquiries and prepare information packages.
• Change exhibits of historical Train Station.
• Input all campground reservations in booking software.
• Liaise with local businesses for sharing information about tourism and events.

· Assist in the opening and closing of the Train Station and Campsite including opening/locking the Train Station, doing campground walkthrough checklist, ensuring all equipment is stored safely and securely.

· Responsible for front desk cash handling and recording all monetary transactions and preparing deposits and depositing at Town Hall daily

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Deals with a high volume of varied tasks; constant changes of priority.

• Constant attention to customer service demeanor required
• High level of initiative required.
• Weekdays, weekends, evening and shift work required
• Works outdoors being exposed to extreme environmental conditions
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks when necessary.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

Salary: $16.55-$17.91 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-26