Employment
Summersville Lake Retreat Staff Positions
We are looking for job applicants for Boatyard Staff and Park Hosts for the 2010 Season. Work Campers looking for a Park Host Position, please fill out our application for any of the positions listed below and let us know that you are a Work Camper.
Please print out the information of the job listing that you are interested in and mail the application portion to:
Summersville Lake Retreat
278 Summersville Lake Road
Mount Nebo, WV 26679
Attention:Employment position
Or you may complete the online application below and be contacted by Summersville Lake Retreat, shortly.
Thank you for your interest in wanting to become one of Summersville Lake Retreat Staff. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Park and Campground Host Position
Summersville Lake Retreat Park and Campground Host’s are ambassadors to our region. Our Camp and Park Hosts experience living in West Virginia’s most beautiful and historic area, Summersville Lake and the Gauley River National Recreation Area. Our Host’s can be individuals or teams such as a husband and wife. The schedules of our hosts allow them ample time to enjoy recreational activities with friends and family members. Hosts will have the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and perhaps develop new friendships. One of the most important benefits Host’s receive is a sense of satisfaction that comes in knowing you have helped make the camping experience more enjoyable for other campers. They perform a variety of tasks such as greeting customers, handing out information, replacing restroom supplies, cleaning campsites, picking up litter and informing the manager about potential problems.
Hosts will serve as official greeters and must like people, be courteous, outgoing and helpful to all of our guests. Hosts also need to be physically capable of performing these duties. Campground Hosts are also expected to be observant for situations within the campground that require immediate attention by staff and/or outside emergency assistance. Hosts provide their own lodging and are provided a free campsite with utility hookups and WIFI. This also provides a friendly presence in our campground. The Manager will approve specific duty hours and assignments not to exceed 40 hours per week. Hosts are asked to give full attention to their effort by not accepting employment outside the campground during their stay as hosts. We ask for at least a commitment from May 1 – October 31.
Hosts need to become familiar with local points of interest and the location where local services can be obtained; e.g., fuel, lp, bait, groceries. Hosts will perform light maintenance work around the campground such as litter pick-up, sweeping and stocking supplies at the showerhouse, making emergency minor repairs when possible and various other duties. Hosts will take no law enforcement measure other than being observant and advising users of unintentional infractions. Flagrant violators will be reported to the manager who is responsible for the campground. Hosts may be asked to serve as a witness for flagrant violators that have been observed. Hosts will set an example by being model campers, practicing good housekeeping at all times, in and around the host site, and by observing all rules and regulations. On Duty hours will be mutually agreed between the manager and the host.
Responsibilities served in a variety of ways . . . . .
- 1. Greet campers, answer questions and orient them to the park and region.
- 2. Set example for others by keeping host site clean and neat.
- 3. Be accessible to campers for comments or complaints.
- 4. Understand and explain ~ not enforce ~ park rules and regulations.
- 5. Help maintain campground ~ pick up litter, clean campsites after guests check out, replenish restroom supplies and assist in keeping the showerhouse clean.
- 6. Check windshields for passes to ensure park fees are paid. Collect fees, if office is closed.
- 7. Contact Park Staff and other law enforcement personnel about emergencies.
- 8. Be available after office is closed to assist campers to their sites, collect fees and maintain quiet hours for on-site managers.
- 9. Help with the day to day campground operations; assisting in office, yard work, helping with small construction projects, etc.
Benefits
- Free campsite with water, electric, use of honey wagon, WIFI to your site
- Fuel stipend
- Use of recreational amenities
- Staff shirt and Hat
Click below to print out application.
Summersville Lake Retreat Park and Campground Host Position Application
Boatyard Position
Summersville Lake Retreat is looking for Boatyard/Grounds Staff for the 2010 Season. This position begins May 1st and extends through October 1st and is a Full-time Seasonal Position including all weekends and holidays. The primary responsibility of the Boatyard position is to ensure the continued safe operation of our boat rental fleet here at the retreat. From performing safety orientations with our rental clientele, to upkeep, and light maintenance duties on the fleet, the successful candidate for this position will be a person with a unique balance of conversational people skills, combined with a strong mechanical aptitude, and a desire to work outdoors. Experience with small watercraft a plus but we are willing to train the right person.
Responsibilities served in a variety of ways . . . . .
- Having a basic understanding of boat safety and be able to convey such knowledge to our boat rental Captains
- Be physically able to hook up boat trailers to customer vehicles, perform safety walkaround inspections, and boater safety orientations with the Captain.
- Be able to identify minor mechanical marine issues, (i.e. flooded carburetor, weak battery, etc) and be able to assist a potentially stranded boat, if needed.
- Be able to perform evening inspections on returning watercraft, preventive maintenance, and scheduled upkeep of watercraft in fleet.
- Be able to safely operate commercial lawn equipment and assist in Groundskeeping/Maintenance Operations throughout campground and cabins, as needed.
Benefits
- Based on experience – 40+ hours
- Use of recreational amenities
- Uniform and Company vehicle/Fuel Stipend provided
Summersville Lake Retreat Boatyard and Groundskeeper Positions Application
