Gate Lead - Bays Mountain Park; Seasonal​/Temporary

Serves as a front-line information source about the park’s programs and facilities.

• Welcomes visitors.
• Collects entry fees.
• Sells maps using the park’s POS system.
• Accounts for money collected.
• Distributes brochures/flyers containing information about the park and its programs.
• Responds to questions concerning and activities and events at the park.
• Provides descriptions and explanation of the natural history of the park.
• Observes park visitors and reports possible violations of park rules and regulations to Park Rangers.
• Cross-training in Gift Shop (POS system, selling tickets/memberships/merchandise)
• Operating Loomis Machine.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of park rules, regulations, and fee schedule.
• Skills in greeting and interacting favorably with park visitors.
• Skills in making change and keeping records accurately.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city staff, park volunteers, visitors, and the general public.
• Computer skills in using Microsoft.
• Ability to operate a call radio.
• Ability to operate a Loomis machine.
• Ability to multi-task.

High school graduate or GED equivalent. At least one year of experience in customer service preferred.

The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.