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At Camp Potawotami, you’ll discover more than a job; you’ll enjoy making genuine connections and unforgettable experiences. 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.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure that each camper has the social, emotional, and physical resources to have an equitable summer camp experience
Organize & distribute necessary camper information to ensure success of both cabin leaders and campers
Dietary needs to Food Service Director
Medical and Behavior Needs to the Program Director and authorized staff
Assign Cabin Assignments with weekly leaders and co-leaders
Review and approve Parent Cards written by staff to their camper’s parents
Facilitate biweekly camper surveys, review with the Program Director, and address any issues or concerns with the help of the Head Counselors
Greet and prepare CITs and Nurses on Check In Day Prep
Facilitate Evening Rounds or Documented Daily Check-ins with the head counselors, at each cabin group to discover and support any camper or staff issues
Ensure that afternoon and evening snack are ready and served on time with dietary restrictions are met
Liaison with International Staff
Requirements:
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 relation 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