Campground Operator

**"Happy Camper" Campground Operator**

On the shores of Okanagan Lake, among vineyards and orchards, in the heart of the village of Naramata, is The Naramata Centre, a place where people find an inclusive, welcoming spirit among shade-providing willows to reconnect with community, nature and spirit. Nestled in between are our campgrounds, a serene setting you can call your workplace if you are a happy, passionate camper yourself whose life path has provided the hard-headed skills and experience required to run the day to day operations and general upkeep of our beautiful campgrounds. You will be the heart and face of our guest community, ensuring everyone feels welcomed and respected for who they are, attending to all our guests' needs whilst ensuring all safeguarding policies are adhered to.

Working for Naramata Centre Society is more than a job; it’s a lifestyle It’s all about community, people, creating fantastic experiences for our guests, sharing your passion for the activities you love, and having the time of your life We accommodate a more varied live work experience than normal for those who prefer more freedom or because they are semi-retired. For this seasonal role, we are looking for one individual but we are open to consider a couple who can work closely together to share the workload. You must provide your own self contained camping unit (Camper, Trailer, RV or Motorhome) to live on-site for the duration of the season. Our peak season starts in mid-June and runs through September, with things growing quieter with the seasons. We take time over the winter to recoup and recover until the spring when we prepare to do it all again.

**The role**

The key focus of the Campground Operator role will involve:

- Warmly and graciously greet all guests upon arrival;
- Ensure campground facilities are maintained to the Centre's standards. Ensure a safe, clean and sanitary environment in all operating areas;
- Clean and maintain campsites, day use areas, and all public areas of the property;
- Basic landscaping duties including raking and trimming of branches, etc.;
- Maintain food waste bins and picking up litter around all areas of campground;
- Maintenance and cleaning of washroom facilities and kitchen;
- Maintain safety standards and enforcing rules to ensure the well-being of all campers;
- Act as a liaison between the camp and guests, answering questions about camp activities, rules, and schedules;
- Enforce quiet hours in the evening;
- Manage lost and found;
- Manage late check-ins;
- Attend staff meetings and occasional other meetings as requested;
- Attend additional training as related to the position.

**The Person**

We are looking for:

- A happy camper who would love to share their lifetime experiences with our guests;
- Knowledge or previous experience in maintaining campground operations;
- Knowledge of the local area, region and tourism industry would be a great advantage;
- Someone who embraces nature and likes to spend his time outside. You can't control the weather, but you can make our guests' experiences memorable and unique;
- Someone who is willing to put-up with a bit of chaos, jump-in, and make things better;
- Someone who loves to be part of a community, where people of all generations are valued for who they are;
And
- Someone who understands that what you do and how you do it makes a difference to people's lives.

You Belong Here

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Naramata, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Naramata Centre is a progressive employer. We hire people of all races, religions, ethnicity, sexual orientation and identity. While representing the Centre, it is essential that all employees are sincerely aligned to our values of diversity and inclusivity.

**Experience**:

- Campground Operations: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location