Penn State University
COYHL Camp - Youth Program Leader
Penn State University, University Park, Alabama, United States
Job Description and Position Requirements
Conferences and Institutes is seeking Youth Program Leaders for Camp COYHL. Along with instructors, Youth Program Leaders are responsible for the supervision and safety of minors participating in this program, 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.
Along with instructors, Youth Program Leaders share responsibility for monitoring the safety, whereabouts, and actions of participants during program hours, including non-instructional times, and must be able to identify and respond to issues concerning participant interactions and behavior. Youth Program Leaders may face situations 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 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 and Accessibility 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.
The Pennsylvania State University 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.
Applicant Instructions Current Penn State employees (faculty, staff, technical service, or student) should login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here; apply internally through Workday. Current Penn State students seeking employment should 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.
Seniorities and Employment Type
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Higher Education
Available Roles (Representative Listings)
Youth Program Counselor for MAKER DAY CAMPS
Youth Day Program Leader – Summer Art Camp (2025) at the Palmer Museum of Art
BOSS CAMP - Residential Youth Program Counselor
COYHL Camp - Residential Youth Program Leader
AAU Girls Basketball Coach - Spring 2026
Day Program Youth Leader - Community Hero Initiative Program
Instructor Youth Projects for the TIU Community Education & Workforce Services (CEWS)
Part-time Youth Program Instructors/Co-Instructors - Palmer Museum of Art Summer Camp
Part Time - Sport Camp Specialist - Athletics Recreation Services and Support
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Along with instructors, Youth Program Leaders share responsibility for monitoring the safety, whereabouts, and actions of participants during program hours, including non-instructional times, and must be able to identify and respond to issues concerning participant interactions and behavior. Youth Program Leaders may face situations 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 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 and Accessibility 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.
The Pennsylvania State University 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.
Applicant Instructions Current Penn State employees (faculty, staff, technical service, or student) should login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here; apply internally through Workday. Current Penn State students seeking employment should 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.
Seniorities and Employment Type
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Higher Education
Available Roles (Representative Listings)
Youth Program Counselor for MAKER DAY CAMPS
Youth Day Program Leader – Summer Art Camp (2025) at the Palmer Museum of Art
BOSS CAMP - Residential Youth Program Counselor
COYHL Camp - Residential Youth Program Leader
AAU Girls Basketball Coach - Spring 2026
Day Program Youth Leader - Community Hero Initiative Program
Instructor Youth Projects for the TIU Community Education & Workforce Services (CEWS)
Part-time Youth Program Instructors/Co-Instructors - Palmer Museum of Art Summer Camp
Part Time - Sport Camp Specialist - Athletics Recreation Services and Support
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