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
- 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.
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 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 relation 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.
Commitment Details
- Commitment: May 22, 2026- August 7, 2026
- Starting at $81/ per day
- 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 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
- Basic math skills and demonstrated recordkeeping proficiency
- Valid driver's license preferred
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.
