At Camp Potawotami, you’ll discover more than a job, you’ll enjoy making genuine connections and unforgettable experiences.
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have previous leadership and/or staff supervision experience.
- Must have experience working with youth in a camp or outdoor setting.
- Customer Service experience preferred.
- 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.
- Successfully complete within 60 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.
Essential Functions
- Monitor daily camp operations to adhere to all ACA, state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations. Keep records throughout summer.
- Create and distribute Camp schedules for activities, shared responsibilities, staff time off, activity training, and evening programs.
- Organize and conduct activity training and skill verification.
- Coordinate equipment and inventory for activities, games, and traditions.
- Oversee program supervisors and ensure that activities areas operate according to Camp’s SOP or established regulations.
- Making sure wampum beads, achievement paddle stickers, superlatives, camper shirts and other specialty program items are being dispersed efficiently and properly.
- Prepare and facilitate rainy day plans that would fill 2 days of rain/storm weather for activity area alternatives and cabins.