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 and leadership to camp & ropes including low ropes, high ropes, and climbing tower.
- Monitor camp adventure operations for adherence to all ABEE, ACCT, ACA, state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. Keep accurate and timely records. Report issues when necessary.
- Maintain training in all Ropes Course facilitation and management, including weekly checks and rescues.
- Ensure daily/weekly opening equipment and course checks are completed in entirety each day/week.
- Implement ‘Challenge by Choice’ in the camper experience and ensure that campers feel a sense of accomplishment, not defeat, from the challenge course activity.
- Assist with camp operations related to prep, evening programing, daily and weekly cleaning.
- Supervise, Evaluate, and Coach High Ropes, Climbing Tower, and Low Ropes staff.
- Liaison with International Staff.