Residential Youth Program Leader – Weather Camp

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State is seeking Youth Program Leaders for Weather Camp (June 22-26, 2026) and Advanced Weather Camp (June 28-July 3, 2026) to oversee minors, ensure safety, and support instructional activities on campus. The role requires vigilant supervision, clear communication with program leadership, and quick, sound judgement in all circumstances.

Responsibilities include implementing health and safety policies, coordinating with the Program Director, and managing daily program operations across

Responsibilities

• 24-hour supervision and safety of minors participating in this program and 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
• Assist with the development of instructional content and deliver lessons and activities
• Full responsibility for monitoring the safety, whereabouts, and actions of program participants at all times, including non-instructional times, and identify and respond to issues concerning participant interactions, behavior, mental health and acclimation to the program environment
• Act quickly and calmly using sound judgement, handle sensitive issues or information, address behavior issues, and immediately follow any necessary notification protocols at any time of day or night
• Walk back and forth across campus several times per day in all types of weather with or without accommodation

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Conferences and Institutes is seeking Youth Program Leaders for Weather Camp to be held June 22-26, 2026 and Advanced Weather Camp to be held June 28 - July 3, 2026.

• 24-hour supervision and safety of minors participating in this program and 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


• Assist with the development of instructional content and deliver lessons and activities


• Full responsibility for monitoring the safety, whereabouts, and actions of program participants at all times, including non-instructional times, and identify and respond to issues concerning participant interactions, behavior, mental health and acclimation to the program environment


• Act quickly and calmly using sound judgement, handle sensitive issues or information, address behavior issues, and immediately follow any necessary notification protocols at any time of day or night


• Walk back and forth across campus several times per day in all types of weather with or without accommodation

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.

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