Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. While working at YMCA Camp Potawotami, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy making genuine connections and unforgettable experiences in the lives of those around you. YMCA Camp Potawotami has provided friendship, fun, and a character-building camping experience in a beautiful, safe environment for over 100 years. Located about 40 miles north of Fort Wayne on the shores of Blackman Lake, Camp Potawotami has over 210 acres of woodlands, meadows, wetlands, and hiking trails.
Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of YMCA Camp Potawotami and the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as…
- Must be at least 20 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
- Must have experience working with youth in a camp or outdoor setting.
- Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.
. Excellent human relations skills and enthusiasm.
. Basic math skills and demonstrated recordkeeping proficiency. - An elevated level of organization, flexibility, and ability to handle difficult situations effectively
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Successfully complete within 30 days of hire: CPR/First Aid/O2 Certification, Bloodborne Pathogen training, Child Abuse Prevention training, and all other required training as specified by your supervisor.
- Provide supervision, support, and leadership to campers and staff within their assigned Camp Corner
- Perform Daily Evening Rounds or Cabin /check-Ins, document conversations, and report to Inclusion Coordinator. Ensure that Embers is facilitated properly.
- Ensure the success of campers and staff in your assigned ‘Camp Corner.’Ensure that campers have all the items on the packing list.
- Ensure that cabins have created a cabin contract.
- Be vigilant of and immediately address bullying, isolation, homesickness, anxiety, and other common issues.
- Ensure that staff have the resources to respond to behavioral and emotional issues without impacting other campers.
- Plan, organize, and implement one lodge game on Mondays.
- In collaboration with the other Camp Corner Supervisors, plan, organize, and implement a weekly all-camp game on Wednesday evening.
- Be physically present with your assigned lodge(s) during cabin leader time off.
- Follow camp procedures to hold staff and campers accountable for bedtimes, showering, embers, superlatives, achievement paddles, and addressing camper issues.
- Plan and Facilitate Meal Themes in alignment with Daily Camp Themes.
- Lead Activity Rotation for Reflection / Engagement.
- Collaborate with other Camp Corner Supervisors to support and lead Specialty Camp programming.
- Assist with camp operations related to prep, evening programing, daily and weekly