Campground Host/Field Assistant

To be considered for this position please complete an application on our website: https://www.co.langlade.wi.us/government/employment/campground-host/

LANGLADE COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

PARKS & RECREATION FIELD ASSISTANT (LTE) (CAMPGROUND HOST)

Department: Forestry, Parks and Recreation

Reports to: Forestry, Parks and Recreation Administrator

Grade/Wage: $320 per week plus free designated campsite, free campfire wood, water, waste dumping, electrical supply and use of facilities for the entire season

FLSA Status/Hours: Seasonal, weekly stipend

Revised: 3/14/2025

Summary:

This position will reside in their own camping unit in an assigned host site in either Jack Lake Campground or Perch Lake Campground for the entire camping season. The host must be able to commit to working from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday of each week from May 15, 2025 through September 21, 2025, including at least 18 of the 20 weekends, including holidays, within that time frame.

In exchange for free designated camping, the Campground Host is expected to be onsite overnight at the host site on all scheduled workdays to provide hospitality and information to other campers including but not limited to assisting with campground reservations, management of campsite tags, check-in and check-out of registered campers, sale of firewood from the host site. The host also monitors the campground for disturbances, advises campers of campground rules and regulations and contacts police, fire, rescue or the Forestry, Parks and Recreation Administrator when issues require more detailed attention.

In addition, completing cleaning and housekeeping of all parks and campground facilities including restrooms, pavilions and cabins during scheduled. Upon completion of cleaning and housekeeping duties, the host will clean and prepare all vacant campsites for future occupancy and complete grounds maintenance of campground areas including lawn mowing, raking of beach areas, weed trimming, collection and disposal of sticks and leaves, and inspections for safety, including identification and reporting of maintenance needs including dangerous trees or limb, tripping hazards or other items of concern. Areas of responsibility will include all campsites and facilities within 1 mile of host site location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Serves as the first contact for campers checking into campsites at the respective campground and assist campers as needed. Assistance may include directions to the reserved sites, checking registrations, ensuring posting of reservations on site post, sales of firewood from the host site, and providing information related to camper questions. Campground hosts must be identifiable, visible, and a positive representative of Langlade County.
• Maintain a groomed personal appearance and host campsite. Greets visitors, provides information and answers questions in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Encourages visitors to follow all Langlade County Recreation Area rules and regulations when violations are observed. Contact police or Forestry, Parks and Recreation Staff when violations continue or are flagrant.
• Assists visitors during severe and inclement weather and emergencies as needed.
• Keeps written reports of complaints and criticism of campground facilities, reports situations that could affect the health and safety of visitors, and report any maintenance items which need attention to the Forestry, Parks and Recreation Administrator.
• Completes housekeeping, cleaning resupply and trash removal of all facilities twice daily within the assigned work time schedule. Jack Lake includes 5 restroom facilities, 1 shower building, and the Veteran’s Memorial Park and Beach. Perch Lake includes 7 restroom facilities, 1 shower building, two boat landings and the Charles de Langlade Park area. Assists with other areas when requested by the Forestry, Parks and Recreation Administrator.
• Cleans campsites and fire rings for campsites as needed to prepare sites for new campers.
• Completes light maintenance as needed (i.e. litter pickup, raking, washing tables).
• Assists with groundskeeping activities including but not limited to operation of lawnmowers, weed trimmers and other small equipment required for maintenance of lawns, parking lots, trails, beaches and boat landings managed by the Department as assigned. Jack Lake will include the campground area and Veteran’s Memorial Park. Perch Lake will include the campground area, Charles de Langlade Park, Anninan Lake boat landing and Perch Lake boat landing. Assists with other areas when requested by the Forestry, Parks and Recreation Administrator.
• Maintains and protects the confidentiality of information as deemed necessary.
• Operates county-assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Performs any other program-related duties as assigned by the Forest, Parks and Recreation Administrator.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possession of a driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Experience performing facility cleaning and grounds maintenance work desirable.
• Ability to maintain neat and professional appearance and demeanor when working with the public.
• Physical condition allowing host to walk the assigned areas several times a day.
• Communication skills allowing public contact with different people or varying backgrounds.
• Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.

Education and/or Experience;

• Demonstrated cleaning, housekeeping or grounds keeping experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to reside in a camping situation for the entire season.
• Driver’s License and driving record which is insurable by Langlade County
• Ability to operate small equipment including lawnmowers, weed trimmers, pressure washers, handsaws and similar equipment.
• Ability to safely operate County vehicles including use of trailers to transport equipment needed in performance of duties.
• Ability to work efficiently and complete specific assignments, while completing cleaning, housekeeping and groundskeeping duties as assigned.
• High level maturity with a strong degree of self-direction and motivation required.

Technological Skills:

• Working knowledge of small equipment and cleaning equipment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent outside work with common discomfort from temperature, dust, noise.
• The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to loud.

Langlade County is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $320.00 per week

Physical Setting:

• Camp

Work Location: In person

Salary : $320