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Employment

At the South Mountain YMCA Camps we are constantly working to identify and recruit program and leadership talent. More than skills, we want people on our team that love working with children, families, and adults – we want staff that love seeing people grow! You, too, will grow during your employment at South Mountain.

If you believe you have the character, the skills, and the desire to develop and serve the visitors to our camp community, you may be the person we have been looking for. We’re looking for an educator, a role model, and someone who leaves a place better than they found it. We look forward to meeting you soon.


Outdoor Center Employment Positions

Outdoor Center Program Instructor/Educator

Full-Time Seasonal Program Instructor/Educator (21+)

Spring Season: March -May, 2023
Summer Season: June-August, 2023
Fall Season: August -November, 2023

If you are person who loves the outdoors and enjoys working with a team. If you are an enthusiastic, positive role model with outdoor center/camp/teaching experience who could ‘knock it out of the park (or camp!)’ presenting programs to groups of all ages. If you are already familiar with, expert in, or eager to learn about archery, belaying, teambuilding, ropes courses, wilderness survival skills, nature, environmental studies or outdoor education. If you are passionate lifetime learner who wants to make a difference and would thrive working with a diverse, like-minded staff providing an EXTRAORDINARY EXPEREINCE for every camp visitor! We want YOU!

Full-time Seasonal Coordinators live on-site, work as part of a team of enthusiastic, energetic leaders who teach outdoor education classes and lead recreational activities such as: Wildlife Ecology, Archery, Survival Scenario, Teambuilding Challenges, High Ropes & Low Ropes, Climbing Tower, Environmental Education, Arts & Crafts and other traditional camp activities. Candidates must LOVE to work outside, have a sense of humor, enjoy working with children and other outdoor educators and know the value of PLAY for people of all ages! The “typical” work week for Outdoor Center staff runs Wednesday through Sunday but will vary during the busy season. Salary range is $80-$90/day. On-site lodging and meals are provided.

Apply Here

To contact our Outdoor Center Director, Kelly Leibolt, please e-mail kleibolt@smymca.org


Summer Camp Positions

Leadership Positions

Leadership Positions: As part of our administrative team, our leadership staff are an important part of our staff team. Leadership staff must be at least 21 years of age and have previous camping experience. Pay is $375+ per week depending on experience. For full Job Descriptions, please click on each position:

  • CCW Assistant Director
  • BW Assistant Director
  • Village Coordinator
  • Equestrian Program Manager
Counselor Positions

Counselors Positions: The counselors have the most direct impact on a child’s experience at camp. We are seeking dedicated, fun, enthusiastic staff who understand that “Campers Come First.” Counselors must be at least 18 years of age. All counselors will teach in one of our program areas and co-lead a cabin of 8-12 children. Pay starts at $350 per week. For full Job Description, please click on each position:

  • Resident Camp Counselor (Conrad Weiser)
  • BW Day Camp Counselor  (Bynden Wood)
  • BW Day Camp Counselor (commuter)
  • Equestrian Staff
  • Program Coordinator
  • CIT Coordinator
  • Pool Coordinator
Junior Counselor Positions

Junior Counselor Positions: The Junior Counselor position is for young adults who are 17 years of age who have not graduated from high school. Previous completion of our CiT Program is required.  This is a volunteer position for a duration of 2 weeks. Junior Counselors and support counselors in supervising children and leading activities. For full Job Description, please click here.

Camp Nurse Positions

Camp Nurse Positions: The South Mountain YMCA Camp’s Health Lodge Staff are RN’s or LPN’s licensed in the State of Pennsylvania.  Experience as a school nurse, in a hospital or emergency room is helpful but not required.  The ability to relate effectively to children, parents and college-age staff is essential. Pay is $700.00 – $900.00 per week depending on experience.

  • Camp Nurse
  • Lead Camp Nurse
Camp Driver Positions

Camp Driver Positions: Camp Drivers are individuals 21 years of age or older who possess a valid US Driver’s License. Camp Drivers have a responsibility to transport campers and staff using camp vehicles for program purposes. Full-time seasonal and part-time seasonal positions are available.  For full Job Description, please click here.

Applications are OPEN! 

Apply Here

For more information on Summer Camp Positions, call Antonio or Cory at 610-670-2267.


Facilities and Food Services Positions

Food Service, Facilities and Housekeeping

Seasonally, we seek staff to assist our Food Service team in the preparation and serving of meals in our Dining Hall. The height of our season is from April through October. We also seek staff to assist our Facilities Director with landscaping work and maintenance projects needed at South Mountain YMCA Camps.

Seasonal positions available:

  • Food service
  • Facilities
  • Housekeeping
 Apply Here.
Find a printable application here. Online applications are encouraged.
To contact our Facilities Director, Dale Kuntzman, please e-mail dkuntzman@smymca.org

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South Mountain YMCA Camps

Camp & Mailing Address:
201 Cushion Peak Road
Reinholds, PA 17569

GPS Coordinates:
40.302203, -76.084387
N40⁰ 18.1322’, W076⁰ 5.0632’

610-670-2267
610-670-5010
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    • Adventure
      Activities
      • Weekend Camping: Sites and Lodging
      • Family Adventure Days
      • Professional Trainings
      • Team Building Activities
      • Climbing & Zip Line
      • Equestrian/Horseback Riding Lessons
        • Horseback Riding Camps
        • Community Riding Lessons & Programs
        • Our Horseback Riding Facilities
        • Equestrian Staff
      • Night Hikes
      • Peak Pass Program
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