Piper Hamilton

Essential Leadership Skills:

- Communication: Clearly conveying instructions, coordinating with team members, and handling guest inquiries effectively

- Decision-making: Making sound judgments about safety, resource allocation, and daily operations

- Problem-solving: Addressing unexpected challenges like weather issues, facility problems, or guest concerns

Technical Knowledge:

- Basic construction and maintenance abilities for campsite facilities

- Understanding of camping equipment and outdoor gear

- Knowledge of local terrain, wildlife, and weather patterns

- Familiarity with emergency procedures and first aid

- Understanding of campground utilities (water, electricity, waste management)

Administrative Abilities:

- Scheduling and coordinating staff rotations

- Managing reservations and check-ins

- Budget handling and inventory management

- Understanding relevant regulations and permits

- Record keeping and reporting

Safety & Risk Management:

- Implementing and enforcing safety protocols

- Conducting regular site inspections

- Managing emergency response procedures

- Understanding fire safety and prevention

- Weather monitoring and response planning

Customer Service:

- Creating a welcoming environment for campers

- Handling complaints professionally

- Providing local information and recommendations

- Ensuring guest satisfaction and comfort

Physical Skills:

- Endurance for long hours of physical labor

- Strength for lifting heavy items (feed bags, equipment, etc.)

- Manual dexterity for handling tools and equipment

- Ability to work in various weather conditions

Equipment Operation:

- Basic tractor and farm machinery operation

- Hand tool proficiency (shovels, pitchforks, wheelbarrows, chainsaw, drill)

- Equipment maintenance and basic repair skills

- Understanding of irrigation systems

Animal Care

Basic livestock handling and management

- Recognition of normal vs. abnormal animal behavior

- Understanding of feeding schedules and requirements

- Basic knowledge of animal health and hygiene

- Milking skills (for dairy operations)

Crop Management:

- Understanding of planting and harvesting techniques

- Knowledge of basic crop care and maintenance

- Ability to identify common weeds and pests

- Understanding of irrigation needs

- Experience with seasonal growing cycles

Safety Awareness:

- Knowledge of farm safety protocols

- Proper handling of chemicals and fertilizers

- Understanding of machinery safety

- Basic first aid knowledge

General Skills:

- Ability to follow instructions carefully

- Time management

- Basic problem-solving abilities

- Teamwork and communication

- Reliability and punctuality

- Attention to detail