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Hospitality & Activities Coordinator

Job Title: Hospitality and Activities Coordinator
Organizational Relationship: Reports to Camp Director
Department: Camp Experience
Location: Whispering Winds Catholic Conference Center, Julian, CA
Pay Rate: $16.50 - $20 per hour based on experience
Position Type: Full Time, Non-exempt plus benefits, potential for optional onsite housing

Overview:
Whispering Winds Camp is seeking a dedicated and service-oriented professional to oversee camp operations, recreation activities, and guest hospitality. This role ensures an exceptional camp experience by managing recreational programming for low ropes course, climbing wall, zip line, archery and paintball, supporting ministry efforts, and maintaining high standards of service and safety.

Qualifications:
Have a strong commitment to service, hospitality, and safety
Be comfortable engaging with diverse groups and speaking to both large and small audiences
Possess leadership skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a team
Be proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office, email, and internet use
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
Have demonstrated experience with ropes courses and archery
Bilingual is a plus

Key Responsibilities:
Recreation & Activities:
Work with the Camp Director to develop, implement, and regularly update recreation activity policies and procedures
Conduct weekly inspections of recreation amenities, maintain asset logs, and report issues promptly
Facilitate inspections, repairs, and inventory in coordination with third-party vendors
Oversee recreation schedules and coordinate staff coverage with department managers and Administrative Coordinator
Review and process amenity requests, collaborating with the Administrative Coordinator or adjustments
Maintenance of small recreation activities throughout camp, maintaining volleyball court, meadow games, basketball and pickleball court, a high quality game room and more to the highest standard

Hospitality & Guest Service:
Prepare the camp for guest groups and serve as the primary camp host, ensuring a warm welcome and a positive first impression
Interact with a diverse array of guest groups with a high standard of hospitality and positive solution-oriented mindset
Participate in camp startup and shutdown procedures
Assist the Camp Director in hosting guest speakers, VIP visitors, and camp tours
Participate in an after-hours on-call program to support on-site guests

Ministry Support:
Maintain chapel and worship spaces, including preparing Mass kits, cleaning elements, and managing inventory
Assist the Program Director in planning and facilitating Family Camps, Youth Camps, Senior Retreats, and Confirmation programs as needed

Facilities & Equipment:
Set up in-house AV systems for guest groups
Maintain and organize AV inventory, ensuring timely repairs and replacements
Communicate maintenance needs to Facilities and Food Service Managers

Compliance & Risk Management:
Ensure compliance with OSHA, ACCT and local, state, and federal regulations
Monitor guest activities, buildings, and grounds to mitigate liability risks
Adhere to HR policies and procedures, including incident reporting

Cross Departmental Support:
Support the facilities and grounds department with repair, maintenance and upkeep of camp landscape and buildings
Participate in repairs and upgrades of recreation amenities

Additional Responsibilities:
Attend staff meetings, ministry events, and training sessions, including occasional off-site and weekend commitments
Perform other duties as assigned to support camp operations

Work Environment & Requirements:
Indoor and outdoor work environments with occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, standing, and moderate physical activity
Minimal travel to San Diego; reliable transportation required

Disclaimer
This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not a complete list. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. For more information on the organization, please visit whisperingwinds.org.

Time:  Full-Time Year Round
Salary:  Paid
Category:  Ropes

Updated: 4/9/2025 6:58:25 PM