What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Host Lead at High Sierra position at Bass Lake Hospitality LLC?
Join Us at Bass Lake Hospitality- High Sierra!
High Sierra offers an extraordinary opportunity to be surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, from towering peaks to alpine lakes, while supporting conservation and outdoor recreation. The environment fosters a strong sense of community among workers, making it ideal for those passionate about nature and preserving wild spaces. Join our team for the 2026 season!
High Sierra offers an extraordinary opportunity to be surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, from towering peaks to alpine lakes, while supporting conservation and outdoor recreation. The environment fosters a strong sense of community among workers, making it ideal for those passionate about nature and preserving wild spaces. Join our team for the 2026 season!
2026 Seasonal Positions Available
We’re hiring for the upcoming season! These roles are ideal for individuals passionate about conservation, outdoor recreation, and hospitality. You’ll play a vital role in preserving and sharing the natural beauty of this iconic region.
We’re hiring for the upcoming season! These roles are ideal for individuals passionate about conservation, outdoor recreation, and hospitality. You’ll play a vital role in preserving and sharing the natural beauty of this iconic region.
Campground Openings
We currently have openings at High Sierra, Hosts, Dinkey Creek, Dorabelle, Huntington Lake Area. Each location offers a distinct work environment:
We currently have openings at High Sierra, Hosts, Dinkey Creek, Dorabelle, Huntington Lake Area. Each location offers a distinct work environment:
- Site counts range from 10 to 130 per campground.
- Amenities vary: some sites include hookups for water, electricity, or sewer, while others provide a rustic, off-grid experience.
- Responsibilities differ by location, offering a diverse and dynamic work experience.
Work Schedule & Compensation
Expected weekly hours: 40 hours per week during peak season, reduced to 25 hours per week in the off-season, with possible adjustments based on business and staffing needs.
Stipends and amenities vary by campground and will be discussed during the application process.
Expected weekly hours: 40 hours per week during peak season, reduced to 25 hours per week in the off-season, with possible adjustments based on business and staffing needs.
Stipends and amenities vary by campground and will be discussed during the application process.
Interested? Let’s Talk!
We encourage applicants to reach out for more details about each campground’s unique offerings. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor professional or looking to start a new adventure, we’d love to hear from you!
We encourage applicants to reach out for more details about each campground’s unique offerings. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor professional or looking to start a new adventure, we’d love to hear from you!
Summary: The Camp Host Lead is assigned to a selected recreation area (or cluster of smaller areas) within a larger recreation complex. This may include a large campground or day use area, or a cluster of campgrounds and use areas. The Lead Host reports directly to an Operations Manager, and is responsible for the personnel (including training, and scheduling), regular operations, financial accountability, facility maintenance, equipment use and care, tool use, care, and storage, within the assigned campground.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees the general operations within a permitted area; corrects any operational deficiencies in order to comply with Permit, Operating Plan and Company operating standards.
- Supervises and trains hosts and maintenance personnel according to established procedures and develops effective working relationships with same.
- Assists in conducting training workshops, including new hire orientation at the beginning of each season and ongoing safety tailgate meetings.
- Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, governmental agency representatives, and the visiting public.
- Handles visitor complaints and rules violations in a courteous and professional manner and seeks to resolve such situations quickly and effectively.
- Troubleshoots and responds to situations as they occur within permitted areas.
- Makes suggestions and recommendations to improve or streamline operations.
- Performs manual labor tasks and may perform or supervise certain construction and maintenance tasks; assists maintenance personnel in the performance of routine duties.
- Assists/participates in all phases of fee collection, facility and grounds maintenance tasks, and water and utility system testing as needed.
- Secures, processes and maintains all records pertaining to deposits and revenues, and submits reports as directed.
- Reports problems and any unsafe or hazardous conditions as they are discovered, and enforces rules according to Company customer service standards.
- All employees are required to clean bathrooms/Vault toilets as part of their duties.
Requirements:
- Strong customer service skills; enjoys working in an environment of extensive public contact.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible, adaptable and resilient.
- Prior personnel management experience a plus; open to feedback and possess a desire for continuous learning.
- Possesses common sense and good judgement; able to make decisions within the boundaries of this position.
- Basic manual labor abilities, including an ability and willingness to clean and sanitize facilities with a variety of cleaning agents and chemicals.
- All employees are required to clean bathrooms/Vault toilets as part of their duties.
- Ability and willingness to move about the facility for extended periods of time and occasionally lift 20 lbs.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Solid administrative abilities and computer skills, including recordkeeping and money handling.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision, and be able to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
- Willing to work a flexible work schedule, including regular evenings, weekends and holidays.
- RV/trailer/rig or manufactured converted van required. Must be full contained
- RV/trailer/rig or manufactured converted van required. Must be full contained
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.