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Description
~ The South Mountain YMCA Camps is an independent YMCA camp and conference center located in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. ~
The YMCA serves over 8,500 individuals annually with participants largely drawn from the local area and surrounding communities. The Outdoor Center Program runs year round to provide schools, retreats, family programs, local businesses and organizations an opportunity to experience camp, our programs, our staff and our facilities during the non-summer months.
Position Overview
South Mountain YMCA Camps is currently seeking an Outdoor Center Program Instructor. Our Outdoor Center Staff work as part of a team of enthusiastic, energetic leaders who teach lessons in environmental and experiential education programs and run recreational activities such as but not limited to: Forest and Wildlife Ecology, Pond Ecology, Team-building, Low and High Rope Elements. Outdoor Center staff will also assist in janitorial duties, organizing evening programs, completing camp projects, and participating in staff training.
The “typical” work week for Outdoor Center staff runs Wednesday through Sunday but can vary. Staff will work programs varying from short day trips to multi-day residential retreats. This job requires long hours. We are looking for individuals who have a true passion for, and sincere love of, the outdoors and education.