Kampgrounds of America has developed a new, intensive training program for aspiring and existing campground managers.
KOA’s School of Campground Management, which hosted its inaugural class this September, is an in-person, four-day course that provides campground employees with a foundation in all aspects of outdoor hospitality management.
The most recent addition to Kampgrounds of America’s training offerings for franchisees, attendees of the KOA School of Campground Management receive hands-on training from discipline experts. A full day each is dedicated to campground design, marketing, staffing, budgeting and finance. Classes each day are designed to offer real-world solutions that will directly impact campground operations.
“Our ability to offer dedicated training from experts across a myriad of topics presents a real advantage for campground owners,” said Ann Emerson, chief operating officer of Kampgrounds of America’s franchise system. “The KOA School of Campground Management allows us to dive deeper into specific topics and areas that develop new and existing staff in a critical role. We know training the right people can be a real challenge, and we’re here to help alleviate that with existing and new programs.”
According to the Associated Press, employers are adding 438,000 jobs a month on average in 2022. On pace to be the second-best year for hiring (behind 2021), the historically low 3.7% unemployment rate has made filling these roles challenging.
The KOA School of Campground Management joins a host of training offerings exclusively available to Kampgrounds of America franchisees. Other opportunities include in-person KOA University, with one-on-one sessions and a robust online offering of courses and guided training materials. For those interested in campground ownership, Kampgrounds of America also offers a Campground Buyer’s Workshop twice a year.