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At YMCA 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:
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 programming, daily and weekly cleaning
Supervise, evaluate, and coach High Ropes, Climbing Tower, and Low Ropes staff
Liaison with International Staff
Requirements:
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