Youth Program Instructor - Palmer Summer Art Camp

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking an Instructor for the Palmer Summer Art Program to be held July 20–24, 2026. The Youth Program Leader will supervise minors and manage day-to-day program operations, including health information and emergency procedures.

The role requires completing required background checks and working closely with the Program Director to deliver activities and ensure safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and FBI Fingerprint background check.
• Ability to supervise minors 24/7 and ensure safety.
• Strong communication with Program Director and Program Manager; follow emergency protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 supervision and safety of minors during the program.
• Manage daily program administration and adherence to youth policies and procedures.
• Collect, store and verify medication; oversee participant health information.
• Assist with development of instructional content and deliver lessons as needed.
• Monitor participant behavior and respond to safety or health concerns per protocol.

Skills

Supervision of minors

Tools

PA State Police Background Check

PA Child Abuse History Clearance

Federal FBI Background Check

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Conferences and Institutes is seeking an Instructor for Palmer Summer Art Program to be held July 20 - July 24, 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 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.

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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