Volunteer Park Host at Lake Jennings

Helix Water District • Lakeside, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Volunteer Park Host at Lake Jennings Park is a volunteer opportunity with Helix Water District. In exchange for at least 20 hours of work per week, including weekends and holidays, the host receives a campsite with water, sewer, and electricity under a month-to-month lease agreement. Hosts must provide their own RV and live in the campground. T-shirts and tools and equipment needed for maintenance are provided, and hosts receive two days off per week, typically on weekdays.

Park Hosts help Lake Jennings staff provide a positive experience for the public. As visible representatives of the district, they greet and assist campers, help deter vandalism, promote compliance with campground rules, and serve as the district’s eyes and ears. Hosts are expected to be courteous, introduce themselves when interacting with the public, and set an example through good housekeeping and compliance with district rules.

Volunteer shifts are primarily scheduled between 5 a.m. and midnight, five days per week, including Friday through Sunday. Shifts are at least four hours, for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Hosts must be available to work holidays and provide customer assistance 24/7 when needed. Permission from the Lake Recreation Supervisor is required for pets residing at the host site, and current vaccination records must be maintained.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Experience in customer service and/or maintenance, with the ability to work well with people.
• Own an RV that is neat, clean, and in good working order.
• RV must have current registration, licensing, and insurance; these will be reviewed every six months.
• Recreation Vehicle Industry Association or Department of Housing certification.
• Basic computer skills, record-keeping skills, and ability to fill out forms.
• Ability to perform physical work in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• Willingness to live in the campground and work at least 20 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers, providing a positive experience, including assistance when needed 24/7.
• Clean and perform routine maintenance on campsites, including sweeping, removing litter, and cleaning restroom facilities.
• Perform landscape maintenance, including planting, fertilizing, raking, trimming, and cutting back trees, brush, and ground cover.
• Collect fees, track attendance, and maintain campground records.
• Sell camping and fishing permits.
• Maintain records such as ticket sales, fish counts, and boat launches.
• Patrol and maintain the security of the campground and Lake Jennings reservoir.
• Investigate complaints regarding misuse of the campground and notify proper authorities of illegal activities.
• Operate a boat to patrol the lake area.
• Patrol the shoreline and water and ensure trash and debris are removed.
• Follow district rules and regulations and maintain good housekeeping at and around the host site.

Benefits

• Campsite with water, sewer, and electric hookup under a month-to-month lease agreement.
• T-shirts provided by the district.
• Tools and equipment needed for required maintenance provided.
• Two days off per week.

What This Job Offers

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