About Property:
Deer Haven Campground is located directly across from Cooperstown All Star Village and has served campers and families visiting the area for over 25 years. The campground provides a welcoming and relaxing environment for guests throughout the baseball season and summer months. Deer Haven offers RV and tent camping accommodation and serves as a convenient lodging option for families visiting Cooperstown All Star Village.
The property is owned and operated by Cooperstown All Star Village, a premier youth baseball tournament destination that hosts teams and families from across the country each summer.
Position Summary:
The Resident Campground Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, guest services, and overall management of Deer Haven Campground. This is a year-round, live-on-site position with housing provided on the property.
During the operating season (May–September), the Manager oversees all campground operations, ensures a positive guest experience, and supervises any seasonal staff. During the off-season, the Manager monitors the property, coordinates maintenance and improvements, and assists with planning and preparation for the upcoming season.
This role requires strong customer service skills, organizational ability, and the capacity to manage a variety of operational responsibilities in a hospitality-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee daily campground operations during the operating season (May–September)
Ensure guests have a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable campground experience
Supervise and coordinate seasonal staff as needed
Enforce campground policies and address guest concerns in a professional manner
Maintain cleanliness and organization of campsites, facilities, and common areas
Perform or coordinate routine maintenance and repairs across the property
Work with vendors and contractors when needed
Monitor utilities and campground infrastructure
Maintain supplies and coordinate ordering when necessary
Work closely with the Lodging Services team to coordinate and manage campground reservations
Oversee property security and general upkeep during the off-season
Assist with main campus upkeep during the off-season
Assist with seasonal setup, winterization, and operational planning
Qualifications:
Required:
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
Organizational and problem-solving skills
Willingness to live on-site at the campground
Ability to perform light maintenance and outdoor property upkeep
Preferred:
Previous campground, hospitality, property management, or outdoor recreation experience
Experience supervising staff or managing operations
Basic maintenance, landscaping, or facilities knowledge
Working Conditions / Special Physical Requirements:
Position requires living on-site at the campground residence provided
Frequent outdoor work in various weather conditions
Ability to walk the campground property regularly and monitor facilities
Ability to lift, move, or carry supplies and equipment as needed
Evening and weekend availability, including being on-call for occasional urgent or emergency situations, is part of the managerial responsibilities of the role; however, this position is not intended to require continuous on-call coverage and allows for reasonable personal time.
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