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.
Why you’ll love YMCA Camp Potawotami
- Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
- Housing & Meals: Required to live on-site, and food is provided.
- Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you and is actively involved in our community!
- YMCA Membership: As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership, or 65% off family membership, 50% discounted programs at Y branches for you and your household, and a 40% discount for you and your family at camp.
Responsibilities
- Visit all the camp areas several times per day to capture images and videos.
- Provide daily uploads to designated online photo library pages for parents viewing.
- Create End of Session slideshows shown to campers during closing day.
- Capture and print weekly cabin photos for each camper and include them in Exit Packets.
- Two weekly supply shopping trips to Kendallville for general camp supplies and cabin photos.
- Catalog all media for current and future marketing use.
- Strive to capture a photo of every camper’s smiling face, every day.
- Strive to upload at least 200 clear, positive photos each day.
- Manage Camp Camera’s including Media Specialist Camera, Go Pros, & Camper Activity Cameras.
- Assist with Check in and Check Out prep and facilitation.
- Ability to walk up to 3-miles per day while carrying necessary media equipment.
Requirements
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 19 years of age.
- At least one year of college education is preferred.
- At least one year of working with children and/or youth or resident camp is preferred.
- Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.
- Excellent human relation skills and enthusiasm.
- Basic math skills and demonstrated recordkeeping proficiency.
- Proficient in digital media and application.
- 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.
Commitment Details
- Commitment: May 22, 2026- August 7, 2026
- Starting at $79 / per day (Sunday 11:00am - Friday 8:00pm weekly sessions)
- Room & Board Provided
Location: YMCA Camp Potawotami is located on beautiful Blackman Lake in Northeast Indiana; 7255 East 700 South, Wolcottville, IN 46795
Skills Required
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- At least one year of college education is preferred
- At least one year of working with children and/or youth or resident camp is preferred
- Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills
- Proficient in digital media and application
- Successfully complete CPR/First Aid/O2 Certification within 60 days of hire
What We Do
The Y has been around for over 150 years changing lives in our communities. The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne opened its first location in 1858, since opening 11 branches in 4 different counties. We help our communites with our urban, suburban, resident camp, child care sites, and youth outreach branches with a wide range of programs for Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
