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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Be responsible for the overall operation of the camp. Serve as a Camp Ambassador—meet and great campers. Provide a detailed daily schedule that outlines all camp activities. Prior to the start of Camp, conduct a staff orientation meeting to review the coach/counselor responsibilities per policy AD 39.

Ensure that the camp staff have submitted the appropriate background clearances and completed the required trainings. Conduct a camper orientation meeting with all campers to review camp goals, camper expectations and standards of conduct while at camp. If an overnight camp, live in the residence halls and provide supervision of campers (safety and security are a priority) and assign a coach and/or camp counselor to be on duty from the end of the evening session until the next morning. Monitor the hours of camp staff and have staff sign off on their hours worked. Account for all campers--take attendance prior to each session and each night. Complete the necessary paperwork if a camper should depart from camp early. Work with the Sports Health staff during the entire camp.

Background Requirements:

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete theinternal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please 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.

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Be responsible for the overall operation of the camp. Serve as a Camp Ambassador—meet and great campers. Provide a detailed daily schedule that outlines all camp activities. Prior to the start of Camp, conduct a staff orientation meeting to review the coach/counselor responsibilities per policy AD 39.

Ensure that the camp staff have submitted the appropriate background clearances and completed the required trainings. Conduct a camper orientation meeting with all campers to review camp goals, camper expectations and standards of conduct while at camp. If an overnight camp, live in the residence halls and provide supervision of campers (safety and security are a priority) and assign a coach and/or camp counselor to be on duty from the end of the evening session until the next morning. Monitor the hours of camp staff and have staff sign off on their hours worked. Account for all campers--take attendance prior to each session and each night. Complete the necessary paperwork if a camper should depart from camp early. Work with the Sports Health staff during the entire camp.

Background Requirements:

The following background checks must be successfully completed for this position:

This position will require successful completion of PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint 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.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME 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.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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