Job detail
Residential Youth Program Leader – Summer Academy for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Summer Academy for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Penn State University
PART_TIME
Posted 4/13/2026
Location
University Park, Illinois
Core responsibilities
Youth program leaders are responsible for the 24-Hour supervision and safety of minors participating in the summer academy programs, managing daily administration including compliance, emergency response, and medication oversight. They may also assist in developing and delivering instructional content and activities for the participants.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be able to provide 24-Hour supervision, manage participant safety, handle sensitive issues calmly, and follow notification protocols at any time. This position requires mandatory background checks including pa state police, pa child abuse history, and fbi fingerprint clearances.
SupervisionBehavior ManagementEmergency ResponseSafety ManagementJudgmentMedication ManagementProgram AdministrationProtocol FollowingLesson DeliveryInstructional Content DevelopmentHealth Information OversightAcclimation Support