Camp DW Recreation Attendant - Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort - Part Time Seasonal

Camp DW Recreation Attendant
- Dollywood's Heart Song Lodge & Resort
- Part Time Seasonal

Job Category: Resorts

Requisition Number: CAMPD
010690

• Posted :
  August 27, 2026
• Part-Time
• Rate : $15.50 USD per hour

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At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating! We are seeking a Recreation Attendant who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together while caring deeply about our brand.

We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. The ideal Recreation Attendant will be equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.

This position exists to assist guests with recreational service needs and to participate in leading and coordinating recreational and social activities.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.

Summary of Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assists in leading and coordinating activities throughout the Resort, including other events on other properties
• Be prepared to greet all guests in an engaging, friendly way
• Finds out children’s names and interests and utilize all the knowledge discovered to make long lasting connections with visiting families throughout their entire stay
• Hosts and provides crafts in the lobby areas and outdoors, including packaging all supplies and working behind the scenes to prep for all events
• Serves beverages to guests daily at check in time and act as an ambassador, answering questions and ensuring guests feel exceptionally welcomed
• Sets up/Monitors/Facilitates seasonal programming such as;
  Outdoor Family Movie Nights, Swimming Hole Games, Game Hours, Festival Cross Promotions
• Assists with elevated children’s events, entertainment pieces, and programs during all holidays. For example;
  Easter Sunrise Service, Gingerbread House Decorating, Memorial Day Pool Party, New Year’s Eve Celebration, Festival programming offsite
• Preps for our nightly S’mores Roasting, making s’mores kits, preparing the area, building a fire, and hosting the event
• Engages a crowd as you read Bedtime Stories from the Imagination Library each night to guests
• Assists with creating and implementing family activities such as trivia nights, bingo, and lawn games, etc
• Contributes ideas for new crafts and other activities
• Performs as special characters throughout the year. This could be anything from being an Elf character during the Christmas season to wearing a costume for special holidays. Assists other departments as needed and be receptive to cross training
• Presents a patient, enthusiastic and loving attitude towards guests and fellow hosts at all times

Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time

Education and Experience Required

• Must be a minimum of 17 years of age
• Must have at least 6-month’s job-related experience
• Basic computer knowledge and usage preferred
• Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of onboarding process which includes background screening and pre employment drug screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must display and live out Lead with Love qualities strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture by being patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest, and committed
• Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees
• Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in work
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
• Must be committed to continuous improvement
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
• Must be able to be productive in a fast-paced environment
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