Residential Youth Program Leader – Mining Rocks Camp

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University invites applications for Youth Program Leaders for Mining Rocks Camp, July 12–17, 2026, at University Park. Leaders provide 24-hour supervision and safety of minors, oversee daily program administration, health information, and policy compliance, and may help develop instructional content.

Leaders must handle urgent situations calmly, communicate with the Program Director and Manager, and complete required background checks, including PA state police, child abuse clearance,

Qualifications

• Supervise and ensure safety of minors during the program.
• Ability to communicate with program staff and parents.
• Background checks and clearances required.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to incidents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and whereabouts of participants at all times, including non-instructional times.
• Assist with the development of instructional content and deliver lessons and activities as needed.
• Coordinate with the Program Director and Program Manager for daily operations and compliance.

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Conferences and Institutes is seeking Youth Program Leaders for Mining Rocks Camp to be held July 12-17, 2026.

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 monitor and respond to issues concerning participants 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.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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