Position: Arkalon Camp Host

Department: Arkalon Park

Supervisor: Parks Director

FLSA: Part-Time Non-Exempt; seasonal work from April-September

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to manage the operations of the Camp Host for Arkalon Park. The Camp Host maintains the Arkalon Park facility during the season. The Camp Host is a visible presence in the campground and around the ponds in the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure all individuals utilizing the Shelter have the shelter clean and are out of the park by closing.
• Make sure all non-paying visitors are out of the park before dark.
• Ensure campground is kept green on a continual basis. See annex for details
• ·Ensure the campground is mowed and trimmed and in good condition as warranted.
• Collect camping fees &monitor online reservations
• Collect the Shelter reservation form and payments.
• Ensure the men’s and women’s bathrooms are cleaned and stocked as needed
• Ensure regular maintenance is performed on the operation of the toilets and showers.
• Ensure the grills and fire rings located in the campground are properly maintained as needed
• Assist the part-time City employee with the operational maintenance of the entire facility.
• Ensure the fishing areas are patrolled at dusk.
• Contact the State Game Warden and/or Seward County Emergency Communications (Seward County Sheriff’s office) when conditions warrant enforcement by the appropriate authority
• Maintain a monthly log of fuel.
• Recommended that Camp Host attend monthly Arkalon Council meetings.
• Recommend the camp host be available to address the public’s needs between the hours 6:00 AM-10:00 AM & 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
• The usage of the City vehicle is permissible for City of Liberal purposes only.
• Performs other essential or marginal functions as needed.

Required Knowledge/skills and Abilities:
Knowledge/skills:

• Ability to use computer software.
• Ability to communicate with the general public.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Establish priorities for own workload based upon such factors as the need for immediate action and work objectives.
• Understand and comply with oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Communicate orally with co-workers in face-to-face one-on-one settings, or using a telephone or two-way radio.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Work Environment:

• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Ability to move 50 pounds over a short distance
• Exposed to computer screens

Requirements:

• Position requires the use of City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• This position is subject to the City of Liberal’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes one or more of the following: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, and follow-up testing.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and any other pre-employment screenings.

Education and Experience:

• High diploma or equivalent

Work Schedule:

• This is a contract labor position, paid per day worked. (1099 Employee)
  • April 1- October 31 (31 Weeks)
• A furnished cabin (less a mattress) is provided for residency during the season.
• Camp host is expected to be present at the campground from approximately 6:00 PM- 10:00 AM the following day. Personal time from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Arrangement for a substitute host can be made if time off is required, preapproval by park director required.

The job description is a summary of the job's typical functions, not a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities