About South Mountain YMCA

The Mission of the South Mountain YMCA is to provide a camping experience, educational and other programs that build personal leadership, character and life skills while developing caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in young people, families and communities.

The South Mountain YMCA Camps, operating as an independent YMCA Camp and Conference Center since 1983, has been providing youth recreational and educational programs for over 60 years (previously under the direction of the YMCA of Reading & Berks County). Camp Conrad Weiser and Bynden Wood Day Camp provide the primary backdrop for all activities, however program opportunities today stretch into areas of Outdoor Education and Environmental Education Programs, Curriculum Training, Corporate Conferencing, Kindred Group Retreats, Church Retreats, Parent/Child Programs, and more.

The YMCA serves over 8,500 individuals annually with participants largely drawn from the local area and surrounding communities. Our summer campers come from Pennsylvania, our neighboring states, and more than a dozen other countries.

Why Work here

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.