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

The Pennsylvania State University

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Penn State University Park Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • 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.

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.

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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About this role

Summary

Instruct youth in sports camps, develop activities, and ensure safety.

Job title

Part Time - Sport Camp Specialist

Experience level

professional coaching or high school level

Industry

education

Location requirements

Located at Penn State University Park; remote work not guaranteed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

public clearancesAnnual ComplianceMandated Reporter trainingscoaching experience

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

sportsyouthcoachingsafety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

University Park, State College, PA, USA

On-site City