Part Time - Youth Program - Counselor

Penn State Univeristy; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking university as a Youth Counselor, where you will play a vital role in enriching the lives of young learners through engaging educational programs. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced staff and instructors while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for youth in grades 1-12. If you are passionate about education and enjoy working outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in your community. With programs running from mid-June to the end of July, you will gain valuable experience while contributing to the growth and development of future leaders.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with registration and classroom activities.
• Must work well with youth in grades 1-12.

Responsibilities

• Assist with registration and classroom activities.
• Supervise students during outdoor activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Outdoor activity supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Current Penn State Student

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Youth Counselor will work closely with program staff and classroom Instructors in conducting educational summer programs (STEM, non-STEM, and sports programs) for youth in grades 1-12, at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus.

Job Duties

Responsibilities may include:

• Assistance with registration.
• Classroom activities.
• Walking students to and from other locations.
• Other miscellaneous duties.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Counselors will be required to attend an orientation program.
• Penn State Students are encouraged to apply.
• May require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Employment with the University for this job will require successful completion of the Pennsylvania (PA) Publicly Available Clearances: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI Criminal History Background Check.

Applicants will be reviewed until all vacancies are filled. Camp counselors are needed for various programs from the middle of June through the end of July.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.