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Summer Camp Counselor

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Summer Camp Counselor

Penn State University

Title: Part Time - Academic Summer Day Camp - Counselor Location: Berks Campus, Reading, PA United States Part time On-site job requisition id REQ_0000075299 Job Description: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal 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. 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 Location: Berks Campus, Reading, PA Schedule: Summer 2026 | 4-day or 5-day weekly sessions Hours: Between 20-35 hours per week depending on assignment About the Role We're looking for energetic, responsible, and enthusiastic Summer Camp Counselors to support our academic day camps. Counselors play a key role in creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment while helping students stay curious, motivated, and confident as they learn. Our camps blend academics with hands-on activities, teamwork, and creativity-making learning feel like summer fun. Job Duties • Supervise and engage students throughout the camp day in accordance with University policy. • Support academic activities, projects, and lessons led by instructors. • Lead or assist with games, enrichment activities, and transitions. • Maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe camp environment. • Communicate clearly with camp staff and follow daily schedules. • Help with setup, cleanup, and classroom organization. • Model professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm for learning. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with children (camp, classroom, tutoring, childcare, etc.). Strong communication and teamwork skills. Dependable, organized, and proactive. Ability to manage groups of students and maintain positive behavior. Interest in education, child development, or related fields preferred. Must be 18 years of age or older. WHO THIS IS GREAT FOR Penn State students or recent graduates. All majors are encouraged to apply. Anyone who enjoys working with kids in a structured but fun environment. COMPENSATION $13.50/hr. 2 hour paid training required. Opportunities to work multiple sessions. Camps are enrollment driven and may be cancelled with minimal notice. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCE 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. 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. EEO IS THE LAW 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. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. FEDERAL CONTRACTORS LABOR LAW POSTER PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

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