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Ranch/ Equestrian Supervisor- YMCA Camp Potawotami

YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne
South Milford, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Job Description

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.

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 and all activities at the Ranch and Trail Rides
  • Must possess knowledge of Western riding instruction, horse care, and stable management. Experience in a summer camp equestrian program or camp equestrian training is preferred.
  • Certifications : Current Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) certification or willingness to attain certification prior to camp is required.
  • Plan, organize, and facilitate ranch staff training for safety, facilitation, and equine care.
  • Evaluate and provide riding instruction to campers. Facilitate Trail Rides on designated trails on camp.
  • Supervise and direct the camp horsemanship program by effectively managing the herd and maintaining all equestrian equipment. Perform daily checks for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
  • Report any health or behavior concerns of the horses to the Program Director.
  • Immediately report falls from a horse, bites from a horse, or horse stepping on people’s feet, camper and staff, to the Program Director and log report.
  • Maintain health and behavior records for each horse. Makes recommendations for horse lease selection in the following year.
  • Assist with camp operations related to prep, evening programing, daily and weekly cleaning.
  • Supervise, Evaluate, and Coach Wrangler / Ranch 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 16, 2025- July 26, 2025
  • Starting at $79 / 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

    Salary : $79

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