Surrounding Delaware’s largest freshwater pond, Lums Pond State Park offers a variety of recreational activities. Seventeen miles of trails wind through hardwood forest of varying ages from mature to young growth, which can also be experienced via the Go Ape Treetop Course. Wetlands around the park are home to reptiles, amphibians, and notable dragonfly species. The boathouse offers a variety of watercrafts to explore the pond up close. The campground welcomes tents and RVs while a primitive campsite is available for groups.
Campground Hosts assist campers and park staff by greeting campers, distributing information, assisting with registration and checkout, setup, litter pickup, grounds maintenance, and housekeeping.
Service Requirements
- Minimum 3-month term for first time Hosts
- Seasonal and Year-Round positions
- Hours per week:
- Couples - 24 per person
- Individuals - 30
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as Campground Ambassador
- Assist campers with check-in, check-out
- Clean up campsites and fire rings after camper checks out
- Maintain general areas within campground
- Oversee camping area in evenings.
- May assist with interpretive programs in the campground area.
- Assist campground registrar
- Routinely checks bathhouses, laundry area and yurts
- Grounds maintenance including but not limited to mowing, weeding, mulching, and trimming
- Assist with special events
- Other duties as assigned and agreed upon
Host Site Amenities
- Full-hookup sites
- 30- to 50-amp
- Water year-round
- Sewer year-round
- Picnic table
- Fire ring
- Max rig size: 50 ft.
Desired Skills
- Pleasant and personable. Relates well with people.
- Independent and responsible. Able to work in multiple assignment environment.
- Able to assist both indoors and out-of-doors.
- Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Clear understanding of park rules and policies and can explain to campers.
- Able to stand for long periods of time, walking about campground, able to perform light maintenance. work outdoors in various weather, including summer heat.
- Able to operate simple office machines: phone, cash register.
- May involve computer use.
- Attends training.
- Able to communicate effectively with a diverse public.
- Able to speak publicly in front of groups.
- Performs duties in compliance with Division and Park Customer Service Guidelines and Safety Guidelines.
Direct Supervisor
Hosts report directly to Park Management Staff.
Benefits
- Campsite with full hookups
- Flexible scheduling
- Uniforms
- Free admission to all Delaware State Parks while hosting
- Recognition
- Free admission to park, staff and special events
- Discount on merchandise purchases
- Opportunity to expand knowledge of historical, wildlife and environment of Delaware
You will be required to pass a background check to become a Host. You will not be asked to complete a background check until you are referred to the park for a second interview and the park extends an offer to become a Host.
