Campground Manager - Fillmore, IN

Campground Manager Position Available – Fillmore, IN 46128

This position is at Heritage Lake Campground located at 6840 E County Rd. 500 N, Fillmore, In 46128. The campground has 75 permanent camp sites, as well as a primitive camping area. The campground is located approximately 22miles west of Indianapolis , Indiana off of U.S. Hwy 36. The position will begin no later than April 1, 2016 and will end October 30, 2016. The position can be filled by a couple who share the responsibilities or an individual. The position pays $15,000 for the season. A campsite and electric service for that site will be provided to the manager at no cost for the season. The manager will receive temporary lake rights for the season

The manager shall manage the Heritage Lake Campground in a professional manner. Having a friendly,warm, inviting and professional demeanor. The manager will be expected to make judgement calls based on rules and safety. The duties and abilities of the manager shall include all necessary and related tasks, including but not limited to the following:

• The manager shall meet with prospective users of the campground to handle details with respect to daily, weekend, weekly, part-season, and/or full season rentals.

• The manager will be available 5 days, to include Thursday thru Sunday, each week for fee collections, exchanging/selling propane tanks, etc.

• Making and taking reservations in person and by phone and collecting rents/deposits and any additional charges owed by users of the park/campground. Keeping a complete record of all rentals on a daily log. Receipting all cash and checks received by the renters. Turning over all cash, checks, receipts, envelopes and campground log to every Monday to the Heritage Lake POA office.

• The manger will take an inventory of all supplies and equipment at the beginning and at the end of the season.

• Performs general maintenance and housekeeping duties including clean and sanitary bathrooms, buildings, and all facilities; rakes, sweeps, mops, vacuums; cleans fixtures, windows, and equipment.

• Cleans restrooms/shower rooms on a daily basis with daily periodic checks for cleanliness. This includes: sweeping, replenishing toilet paper if needed, replenishing paper toweling if needed, making sure toilets are clean and unplugged, and making sure garbage is emptied at least twice daily. Be available for restroom/shower room emergencies such as plugged drains or toilets.

• Demonstrates exceptional customer relation’s skills, handling any customer problems that arise appropriately according to established procedures and specific situations.

• Removes trash and debris throughout the campground.

• Handles propane tank exchanges/sells. 

• Performs general landscaping duties to include mowing grass, trimming bushes and shrubs, and removing weeds, dead trees, and limbs as needed. Perform all other duties and functions as directed or as is reasonable or necessary in the performance of duties as campground host in order to promote the Hill Lake Park and Campground and to facilitate campers, boaters, fishermen and all other persons using the campground.

• Check campsites after campers depart to make sure that no debris has been left and the site is clean and ready for the next campers. This also includes picking up any extra wood left behind and cleaning out campsite fire ring.

• Ensures that the campground is in a clean, safe and orderly condition at all times. Inspect the park/campground for safety-maintenance conditions and necessary repairs and inform the POA office promptly if any repairs or other corrections are needed.

• Enforce the campground regulations and ordinances. It shall be the obligation of the manager to report to the Campground Board any infraction or violation of any campground, state, or local rule, regulation, or ordinance observed by the manager or reported to the manager by residents of the park/campground. It will be the duty of the manager to check out all disturbances before calling for police intervention. It is not the expectation of the POA that the Host enforce regulations on a 24-hour a day basis.

• Makes minor electrical and plumbing repairs as needed to ensure safe, well-functioning systems.

• Maintains sewer dump stations as required.

• Be familiar with proper emergency services personnel in case of emergency.

• Follows established safety and first aid procedures, including proper documentation of accidents.

• Perform all other duties and functions as directed or as is reasonable or necessary in the performance of duties as campground manager in order to promote the Heritage Lake and the Campground and to facilitate campers, boaters, fishermen and all other persons using the campground.

* Upon the completion of this contract, the Manager shall return to the POA all unused supplies, tools and equipment. The Manager shall also provide the POA with a written report which includes continuing problems, successes, improvements, and suggestions for the next season.

Qualifications:

• Must have own camper (5^th wheel, bumper-pull, or pop-up)

• High school diploma or equivalent required 

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must have valid drivers license.

• Must have dependable transportation.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with the general public, the campground committee, and POA employees.

• Must be friendly and helpful with the desire to work with visitors.

• Must be reliable.

• Must be on-site Thursday thru Sunday and holidays. Time off will consist of two days off; to be taken with Monday/Tuesday, Tuesday/Wednesday, or Monday/Wednesday as your days off.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

1. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. to maintain salt level in water softener. 2. More than 50% of the typical work day may be spent walking, sitting, standing and using repetitive motions of the wrists, hands or fingers. 3. Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with the general public, the campground committee, and POA employees. 4. Less than 25% of the typical day is spent balancing, stooping and/or crouching, kneeling, reaching. 5. Sensory abilities required are feeling, grasping and touching with more than 50% of the time spent talking and hearing. 6. Visual abilities to perform tasks required are to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment and determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures. 7. The majority of the work is performed outside with exposure to extreme heat, high humidity and occasionally adverse weather conditions as well occasional extreme cold. 8. Will be exposed to hazards such as moving mechanical parts and moving vehicles. 9. May be subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, oils, odors, dusts, mists, or poor ventilation. 10. Noise levels are generally considered normal, occasionally loud.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant has been hired.  All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Relocation expenses are not authorized, applicants should consider this when applying. 

Heritage Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.