At Vista Recreation, most of our employment positions fall into two categories: Camp Hosts and Area Managers. Typically, our Managers advance into their role by beginning as a Camp Host. We recognize and promote our talented Hosts through our robust Management-In-Training Program. External Manager candidates are considered if skills and experience match our Company requirements.

Our Campground Host Program:

The Campground Host position is typically filled by two people, but can be a single person role in certain locations. The primary objective is to provide a quality recreational experience for visitors within areas operated by the Company. The Campground Host will implement nearly all operational tasks required within their assigned campground or area.

Qualifications for Camp Hosts:

• Strong customer service skills; enjoys working in an environment of extensive public contact.
• Basic manual labor abilities, including an ability and willingness to clean and sanitize facilities with a variety of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Basic record-keeping experience, including money handling.
• Ability to effectively communicate with teammates and the public.
• 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 evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Vista Recreation will pay for all hours worked and your Camp Host site. Exact season dates, hours, and other varying factors will be dependent on the campground location. We do our best to match employees to the location that works best for them.

Our Management-In-Training Program:

MIT Candidates must love interacting with the public, and be willing to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training includes a mixture of online tutorials and on-the-job training with experienced Managers for at least one season prior to taking on their own permit. Referral bonuses are included for identifying qualified hosts as potential MIT Candidates!

Qualities of Successful Management Trainees:

• Strong Customer Service Orientation
• Common Sense/Good Judgement
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Effective Communication Skills
• Courageous Leadership
• Integrity/Honesty
• Decisiveness
• Developing Relationships
• Appreciating Diversity
• Leading Others
• Patience
• Resiliency

Click here to apply to the Vista Recreation Services Team!

Vista Recreation has a strong focus on growing our company. In the last year, we more than doubled in size and increased our locations to nearly 500 campgrounds nationwide! Our company culture fosters individuality, empowers people to use their creativity and talents, and promotes a fun and safe atmosphere for all.

Our team is the foundation of this company and is comprised of people from all walks of life that bring diverse experiences and backgrounds and who share one common interest—TO PROVIDE EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TO FACILITATE AMAZING CAMPING EXPERIENCES!

"This is my first season with Vista Recreation. The entire staff has been very welcoming and a pleasure to work with. The Managers are very kind, informative, and appreciative. They are very flexible with the schedule and encourage my input and value teamwork across the whole working crew. I literally can't wait to begin the workday and can see myself doing this with Vista Recreation for a long time."

“I have worked for Vista Recreation 16 years and it's a great company where growth is always a possibility. Started out in the company as maintenance and trash person then moved up to Area Manager. Working in the mountains gives me great joy."

"Vista Recreation is a fantastic company to work for! From Camp Host to current Manager, I couldn’t be prouder to work for a company that not only prides itself on providing amazing customer service, but holds to VERY high standards at all campgrounds Vista Recreation manages."

"This is my fifth season at the Campground and, by far, this has been the most enjoyable job I've ever had. There is hard work involved, challenging moments with customers and situations; however, the rewards of the smiles and satisfied customers make it all worth it, in my eyes."