LJA Mission Statement

The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body.  

Seasonal Work Schedule

This is a seasonal position. Employment for the 2026 season will begin in May, with an anticipated first day of work on or around May 1–2. Pre‑season onboarding may occur in April as scheduled by Human Resources.

Essential Functions

• Responsibilities will include assisting in all recreation areas such as; pool, boats, mini golf, shuffleboard, pickleball and tennis courts.

• Responsible for assisting the Recreation Supervisor advertise and coordinate tournaments such as; regatta races, shuffleboard, mini golf, volleyball, etc.

• Accurately operate the cash register, process transactions, and handle payments in accordance with company procedures.

• Assist guests with watercraft rental to include; canoes, kayaks, wind boards. 

• Responsible for retrieving and storing all recreation equipment at the end of the day.

• Maintain recreation equipment to ensure it is in good working order daily. End of shift cleaning of equipment and general maintenance.

• Responsible for monitoring the pool deck and bathhouse area and attending to guest needs. 

• In the event of an emergency, must be certified and able to perform the following duties; CPR and/or First Aid, rescue boat operation, lifeguard preferred.

• Routinely monitor recreation area(s) for cleanliness, areas include but not limited to; Pool, bathhouse, restrooms, beach area, mini golf course, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, volleyball and basketball courts, and any other ‘recreation’ area as assigned.

• Responsible for sweeping/blowing leaves off all courses, courts and pits.

• Monitor horseshoe pits and shuffleboard courts for weeds. Responsible for pulling weeds as necessary.

• Must possess excellent hospitality skills and a strong desire to foster an attitude of Christian hospitality to “exceed guest expectations”.

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures and report any unsafe activities or conditions immediately to supervisor or the Human Resources department.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and required to assure the success of Lake Junaluska mission and purposes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 1 year relevant experience in camp recreation/hospitality experience strongly desired.  

• CPR/First Aid certified. Reimbursement or on-the-job certification is offered. 

• Valid Driver’s License

• Lifeguard Certified preferred

• Must be able to communicate with Recreation Supervisor through a variety of communication methods, i.e. Email, text or phone.

• Must maintain a positive attitude and put the guests' needs as a top priority.

• Must have demonstrated good communication skills, client relation skills, and a commitment to providing responsive and conscientious customer service.

• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs, multiple task demands, and work structures.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, emails, and memos.

• Ability to effectively present job related information upon request to customers, clients, and employees of the organization.

• Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of customer, clients and employee questions.

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

Working conditions

• Moderate to heavy physical activity performing strenuous and non-strenuous activities with moderate to loud noise. 

• Primarily working outdoors exposed to elements such as; heat, sun, cold, snow, rain and wind.

• Ability to coordinate work, continuously move about, able to stand for prolonged periods of time, walk, sit,

• Manual dexterity to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel.

• Ability to talk to and hear staff and customer requests,  and also lifts or otherwise move objects weighing up to 75  pounds.

• Must have adequate vision to carry out daily activities. Good peripheral vision is necessary.

• Work schedule; Recreation area is open Monday – Sunday, with nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Lake Junaluska is an Equal Opportunity Employer