Residential Youth Program Leader - 2025 Weather Camp

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Youth Program Leaders for an exciting Weather Camp. This role involves supervising minors, ensuring their safety, and managing program administration. You'll be responsible for monitoring participant behavior and mental health, responding to emergencies, and fostering a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information. Join a team committed to diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on youth in a dynamic camp setting.

Qualifications

• Must supervise minors and manage program administration.
• Required clearances include background checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor participant safety and behavior at all times.
• Respond to issues calmly and follow notification protocols.

Skills

Youth Supervision

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Medication Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Current Penn State Employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student): please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.
• Current Penn State Student (not previously employed at the university) seeking employment: please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.
• Non-employee and non-student applicants: please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Note: Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For more information, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Conferences and Institutes is seeking Youth Program Leaders for Weather Camp, scheduled for June 15-19, 2025.

Responsibilities include supervising minors for 24 hours, managing program administration, ensuring youth compliance with policies, emergency response, communication with supervisors, medication management, and overseeing health information. Leaders may assist with instructional content and activities.

Youth Program Leaders are responsible for monitoring participant safety, behavior, mental health, and environment at all times, including non-instructional periods. They must respond calmly and promptly to issues, handle sensitive information, and follow notification protocols.

Required clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI Criminal Background Check

The university is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, fostering a culture that supports individual uniqueness and inclusion, leveraging diversity benefits, and engaging all individuals.

Campus Security Crime Statistics:

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EEO is the Law:

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer, providing opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For accommodations due to disabilities, contact 814-865-1473.