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COYHL Camp - Residential Youth Program Leader

Penn State University
State College, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jul 2025

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

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 COYHL to be held July 13-18.
 
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. 
 
Three publicly available clearances must be obtained for this position:
 
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
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.

 

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

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