Youth Program Counselor for MAKER DAY CAMPS

Penn State University • University Park, PA

119d • Hybrid

About The Position

Conferences and Institutes is seeking Youth Program Counselor for MAKER DAY CAMPS to be held August 5-8, 2025. Youth Program Counselors are responsible for the 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 Counselors may assist with the development of instructional content and deliver lessons and activities. Youth Program Counselors 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 Counselors 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.

Requirements

• Must pass PA State Police Criminal Background Check.
• Must pass PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form.
• Must pass Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety of minors participating in the program.
• Manage daily program administration including compliance policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and communicate directly with Program Director and Program Manager.
• Collect, store, and verify medication and oversee participant health information.
• Assist in the development of instructional content and deliver lessons and activities.
• Monitor the safety, whereabouts, and actions of program participants at all times.
• Identify and respond to issues concerning participant interactions, behavior, and mental health.
• Act quickly and calmly in sensitive situations, addressing behavior issues and following notification protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services