MANAGERS

Tasks & Duties

Caravan park and camping ground managers may perform the following tasks:

• manage the park including business management, financial management, staff supervision and development, office systems and the provision of services
• receive bookings and reservations
• talk to customers and tourists
• develop and put into place operational plans for the park
• ground maintenance
• housekeeping
• manage the legal compliance aspects of the business, risk management and occupational health and safety issues
• conduct marketing and promotional activities for the park and local area
• talk to local tourism authorities
• undertake regular repair, maintenance and up-grading work

Work Conditions

Caravan park and camping ground managers usually work shifts so they may be required to work on weekends or public holidays and long shifts during busy periods. Some of the work is outdoors and the work must be done in all kinds of weather. They are usually required to live at the caravan park.

Personal Requirements

• friendly, helpful and patient
• good staff management skills
• good financial and business management skills
• interested in practical and manual work
• willing to undertake a variety of tasks
• able to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
• able to work long and varied hours
• knowledge of local area and tourist information

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