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Big Prairie Township Parks OxBow and Big Bend
Categories
Campgrounds
- 2973 Cottonwood Ave./ 2000 S. Beech Newaygo/White Cloud MI 49337/49349
- (231) 856-4279
- (231) 856-0005
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Hours:
Call Oxbow(231)856-4279 or Big Bend(231)689-6325 as our hours change throughout the year as needed.
Driving Directions:
Oxbow:HWY 131 exit 125(Jefferson/Morley) go W to Chestnut(12.3 miles) go N and follow blacktop to park.
Big Bend:HWY 131 exit 131(White Cloud) go W(6.6 miles) go S on Beech ends at the parkAbout Us
Our Campgrounds are located on the back waters of Hardy Dam with 17 miles of waterway from Hardy Dam to Rogers Dam to go boating, fishing, and swimming. We have a 18 hole disc golf course at Big Bend.
Jobs
Office Personnel
Category: OfficeWe are looking for seasonal part time office workers. DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: ANSWERING THE PHONE – TAKING RESERVATIONS – DATA ENTRY IN THE COMPUTERS – COLLECTING MONIES – BALANCING END OF THE DAY PAPERWORK – MAKING PARK CHECKS, LOOKING FOR CAMPERS WHO CAME IN OVER NIGHT, MAKING SURE EVERYTHING LOOKS OKAY (NO DAMAGES TO TRAILERS) – LOOK FOR GRAY-WATER/BLACK-WATER VIOLATIONS (OPEN ...read moreCleaner/Groundskeeper
Category: Entry LevelThis is a full time seasonal position. DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: CLEANING IN AND AROUND RESTROOMS, OUTHOUSES, SHOWERS (FULL SCRUB ON MONDAYS) – CLEANING THE GROUNDS WHICH INCLUDE GREENBELT, FIREPITS, CAMPSITES, PLAYGROUNDS, BEACH & BOAT LAUNCH – BRUSH & LEAF REMOVAL – MOWING, WEED TRIMMING AND ANY OTHER TASKS ASSIGNED BY THE PARK OR MAINTENANCE MANAGERS.Maintenance
Category: Entry LevelThis is a seasonal position that starts in March and goes through the fall. DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: REPAIRING AND INSTALLATION OF WATER LINES, TOILETS AND SOME ELECTRICAL – BRUSH & LEAF REMOVAL – BUILDING – INSTALLING/REPAIRING DOCKS AND CATWALKS – PAINTING – REPAIRING ROOFS AND ANY OTHER REPAIRS NEEDED TO BUILDINGS – MAINTAIN THE CARE OF PARK EQUIPMENT SUCH AS VEHICLES, ...read moreDay Park Personnel
Category: Entry LevelThis is a part time seasonal position that starts late May and ends early after Labor Day. WORKS AT OPERATORS VILLAGE PARK (OVP) AS SECURITY, CLEANER & GROUNDSKEEPER. DUTIES INCLUDE CLEANING IN AND AROUND OUTHOUSES – CLEANING THE GROUNDS OF THE WHOLE PARK – MOWING - WEEK TRIMMING - KEEPING THE GENERAL PEACE – ENFORCE THE RULES AND ANY OTHER TASKS ASSIGNED BY THE PARK OR MAINTENANCE MANAGERSecurity
Category: Entry LevelThis is a seasonal position mostly for Friday & Saturday nights. It begins Memorial Day weekend and ends the weekend after Labor Day. Job Description: 1. DO PARK CHECKS THROUGHOUT THE EVENING. 2. MAINTAIN THE PEACE. 3. ENFORCE THE RULES SUCH AS QUIET TIME, VISITING HOURS, ETC. 4. WORK AS A MEDIATOR TO SETTLE DISPUTES WHEN POSSIBLE AND TO NOTIFY POLICE AND PARK MANAGER WHEN ISSUES CANNOT ...read moreCamp Host
Category: Sports and RecreationAfter hours monitor the gate and greet visitors. Provide them with information needed.After campers check in take them to their site and remind them they need to leave a 2’ clearance around their site within their lot lines.After 1pm get a list of departures from the office and be sure site is vacated.Help office when busy by greeting visitors, selling passes and giving directions.Help with kids ...read moreTell a Friend