Penn State University·University Park, Illinois
Provide 24-hour supervision and ensure the safety of minors participating in the Bellisario College of Communications Summer Camp. Manage daily program administration, including health information, medication storage, and emergency response protocols.
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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.
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.
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Candidates must be able to pass PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Fingerprint background checks. Ability to act quickly and calmly under pressure to handle sensitive behavioral and mental health issues is required.
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