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Penn State

Part Time - Sport Camp Specialist - Athletics Recreation Services and Support

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$31,898 / year median in Pennsylvania

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Number:
REQ_0000062173 Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Provide instruction to youth participating in sport-specific camps. Develop age-appropriate activities and effectively lead staff and campers. Establish objectives for each session they are leading. Understand and implement the objectives and goals of the camp. Provide supervision to participants involved in the camps. Identify and mitigate any possible safety issues. Supervision may extend from the participation venue to the housing, commons areas, dining room, and all other areas on campus throughout the duration of the program. Duties may also require applicants to help set-up and tear down facilities. Required to have the three publicly available clearances required by state law. Required to complete Annual Compliance, Mandated Reporter trainings. Must be at least 18 and be a professional coach or have experience at coaching at college, or High School level
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. University Park, PA