HOG - Recreation Attendant Season

ABOUT KOA

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality with over 500 locations across the United States and Canada, including both franchised and company-owned parks (OAK). Founded in 1962, KOA’s mission is “connecting people to the outdoors and each other,” and our values are family‑oriented, passionate, entrepreneurial, customer‑focused and innovative.

• Intentionally create a sense of community and belonging for our guests, employees and franchise partners.
• Continuously educate ourselves and expand our knowledge to foster an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Sustain a culture that promotes diversity of thought and experiences.
• Ensure everyone has the ability to experience the outdoors and that our facilities are accessible to all.
• Drive change in our company and industry through action and implementation.

Designated Supervisor and General Manager

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. This highly visible, customer‑centric position requires strong interpersonal customer service skills.

The RA creates an environment that is comfortable, fosters teamwork, allows everyone to be themselves, and reinforces KOA’s culture that camping is fun and for everyone.

• 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 them to the 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 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 break down the equipment 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 KOA’s Culture, Mission, Values and Goals.

• 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.

• Fluent and conversant in English.
• Excellent 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.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up 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.

KOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to provide an environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect. The company is committed to fair treatment of all persons. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or any other protected status.

KOA does not sponsor visas.

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