Residential Youth Program Leader - Mining Rocks Camp

Job Description and Position Requirements

Conferences and Institutes is seeking Youth Program Leaders for Mining Rocks Camp to be held July 12-17, 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 the 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. They must identify and respond to issues concerning participant interactions, behavior, mental health, and acclimation to the program environment, and must act quickly and calmly at any time of day or night using sound judgment, handle sensitive information, address behavior issues, and immediately follow notification protocols.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

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.

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 .