Residential Youth Program Leader – Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camp
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Penn State. Penn State University Park · part-time.
Pay not stated Communications salary
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Supervise minors around the clock, tracking their safety, location, conduct, and interactions
- Run daily camp administration, including compliance procedures, medication handling, and participant health records
- Communicate directly with the Program Director and Program Manager about program needs and incidents
- Respond calmly to emergencies, behavior concerns, mental health issues, and required notifications
- Help create instructional material and lead lessons or activities when needed
What you bring
- Sound judgment for handling sensitive information, behavior concerns, and urgent situations at any hour
- Ability to complete Pennsylvania police, child-abuse, and federal fingerprint clearances
Who this fits
This role suits someone prepared for continuous responsibility for minors during a residential summer camp. The program runs from Sunday, July 5, 2026 through Friday, July 10, 2026, and requires day-and-night supervision at Penn State University Park. It is a part-time position with required background checks and clearances.
From the employer
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
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 the Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camp to be held Sunday, July 5, 2026 – Friday, July 10, 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.
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.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
Not this one either?
Claude or ChatGPT reads the other 92,661 for you.
Get better matches →
