Summer Jobs at YMCA Camp Surf

You can spend your summer on the beach in Southern California teaching kids and teens new skills, confidence, and memories that last a lifetime!

Learn new skills

At YMCA Camp Surf, we cross train all staff to teach in all program areas. That means you will learn to belay at the climbing tower, teach archery, lead crafts and beach games, and also teach surfing and body boarding.

Get Wet Every Day!
In addition to being positive mentors for our campers, all staff should be strong swimmers and confident in the ocean.

Ocean Lifeguards

We run our own USLA certified beach lifeguard service. We offer a rigorous training and certification process to run our waterfront. If you are a competitive swimmer with surfing or other ocean experience, this may be the perfect challenge for you!

Positions Available

Camp Counselor

The heart of summer camp tradition! Every staff member is part of a cabin group, living and sharing adventures with 10 campers and another staff member.

Ocean Lifeguard

Certify through USLA as a beach ocean lifeguard and combine beach lifeguarding with a traditional summer camp experience.