Residential Youth Program Leader – Blue Band High School Summer Clinic

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Youth Program Leaders for an exciting summer clinic. This role involves the essential responsibility of supervising minors, ensuring their safety, and managing program activities. Candidates will need strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to respond to emergencies effectively. This is a unique opportunity to engage with youth and contribute to their development in a supportive environment. Join a team committed to diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact during this enriching program.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and ensure the safety of minors at all times.
• Experience in emergency response and handling sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise minors during the Blue Band High School Summer Clinic.
• Manage daily program administration and participant safety.

Skills

Supervision of minors

Emergency response

Communication skills

Judgment and decision-making

Education

Clearances (PA State Police, Child Abuse, FBI)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Conferences and Institutes is seeking Youth Program Leaders for the Blue Band High School Summer Clinic to be held June 26-28, 2025.

Youth Program Leaders are responsible for the 24-hour supervision and safety of minors participating in this program and will manage all aspects of the daily program administration, including youth compliance policies and procedures, emergency response, direct communication with Program Director and Program Manager, medication collection, storage and verification and oversight of participant health information. Youth Program Leaders may assist with the development of instructional content and deliver lessons and activities.

Youth Program Leaders have full responsibility for monitoring the safety, whereabouts, and actions of program participants at all times, including non-instructional times, and must be able to identify and respond to issues concerning participant interactions, behavior, mental health and acclimation to the program environment. Youth Program Leaders may face situations at any time of day or night when they must act quickly and calmly using sound judgement, handle sensitive issues or information, address behavior issues, and immediately follow any necessary notification protocols.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

1. PA State Police Criminal Background Check
2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
3. FBI Criminal Background Check

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability 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 in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

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