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How to hire a lodge associate

Lodge associate hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring lodge associates in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a lodge associate is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new lodge associate to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a lodge associate, step by step

To hire a lodge associate, you should clearly understand the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, and allocate a budget for the position. You will also need to post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a lodge associate:

Here's a step-by-step lodge associate hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a lodge associate job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new lodge associate
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    First, determine the employments status of the lodge associate you need to hire. Certain lodge associate roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    Hiring the perfect lodge associate also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

    This list presents lodge associate salaries for various positions.

    Type of Lodge AssociateDescriptionHourly rate
    Lodge AssociateRetail sales workers include both those who sell retail merchandise, such as clothing, furniture, and automobiles, (called retail salespersons) and those who sell spare and replacement parts and equipment, especially car parts (called parts salespersons). Both types of workers help customers find the products they want and process customers’ payments.$11-20
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Customer Service
    • Background Checks
    • Merchandise Presentation
    • Performance Expectations
    • Sales Floor
    • Credit Card
    • Expedia
    • CO2
    • ATF
    • Customer Satisfaction
    • Loss Prevention
    • Product Knowledge
    • Retail Sales
    • Retail Environment
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    Responsibilities:
    • Maintain outdoor sport section of store; including gun and ammunition sales.
    • Specialize sales associate focusing on guns, ammunition, and relate outdoor equipment.
    • Collect and process payments including accurate maintenance of sales register and jewelry inventory following close of daily business.
    • Assign responsibilities of maintaining inventory stocks and updating bike accessories parts.
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your lodge associate job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A lodge associate salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, lodge associates' average salary in utah is 50% less than in new york.
    • Seniority. Entry-level lodge associates earn 45% less than senior-level lodge associates.
    • Certifications. A lodge associate with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a lodge associate's salary.

    Average lodge associate salary

    $15.14hourly

    $31,500 yearly

    Entry-level lodge associate salary
    $23,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 18, 2025
  4. Writing a lodge associate job description

    A good lodge associate job description should include a few things:

    • Summary of the role
    • List of responsibilities
    • Required skills and experience

    Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a lodge associate job description:

    Lodge associate job description example

    Pay-rate for Barbacks starts at $15.00 per hour! We offer great perks for our eligible Tenaya Lodge associates:

    • Employee Training and Development.

    • FREE meals in our Employee Dining Room.

    • $10/day commuter bonus for 35+ miles, and $20/day for 50+ miles.

    Experience work-life balance and grow your career in an amazing environment!

    Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring part-time Barbacks to join our team at Tenaya Lodge At Yosemite in Fish Camp, California. As a Barback, you will contribute to the team's success by tracking and stocking inventory, delivering beverages, and providing excellent guest service and support to your team at all times.


    At Delaware North, we care about our associates' professional and personal wellbeing. We have a comprehensive benefits program designed to give our associates the comfort, safety, and stability they need to deliver exceptional service to our guests. All associates are eligible for benefits including weekly pay, employee assistance program, training and development, employee discounts, and flexible work schedules. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, and tuition reimbursement are available for eligible associates.

    Some locations may implement a vaccination requirement in the future if required by federal, state, or local law.

    Responsibilities
    • Deliver beverages and other products throughout the facility, in an efficient and timely manner.
    • Stock product in beverage storage; ensures that inventory levels of supplies are maintained.
    • Report all needed repairs to the supervisor.
    • Keep work area and equipment neat and clean.
    • Empty trash containers and delivers trash to appropriate dumpsters if needed.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to work cooperatively with others.
    • Ability to read and interpret delivery forms and purchase orders.
    • Basic math skills for counting inventory.
    • Ability to follow job procedures and supervisor instructions.
    Physical Requirements
    • Ability to lift, move or maneuver up to 165 lbs.
    • Ability to pull heavy carts of stock throughout the facility.
    • Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting and reaching, during the entire length of shift.
    • Exposed to outdoors and variable temperatures, including extreme hot and cold, depending on the season.
    • Exposed to fumes from delivery trucks and other equipment.
    Who We Are

    Tenaya Lodge is a 4-diamond resort located just outside the south entrance to Yosemite National Park. Surrounded by beautiful trees and granite mountains, Tenaya Lodge is the perfect environment for outdoor enthusiasts with great hiking trails, waterfalls, rivers, and creeks to explore in and around Yosemite. We offer a variety of employee housing which includes meals, utilities, internet, and laundry. We also provide free mountain bike rental, weekly trips to Oakhurst, and employee discounts on lodging and services. For local candidates we offer a commute incentive for all commutes over 50 miles one way.

    At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

    Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.

  5. Post your job

    There are a few common ways to find lodge associates for your business:

    • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your lodge associate job on Zippia to find and recruit lodge associate candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Recruiting lodge associates requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

    You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new lodge associate

    Once you've decided on a perfect lodge associate candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

    You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

    After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new lodge associate. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a lodge associate?

Before you start to hire lodge associates, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire lodge associates pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

You can expect to pay around $31,500 per year for a lodge associate, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for lodge associates in the US typically range between $11 and $20 an hour.

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