Part Time - Summer Camp - Counselor

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Abington seeks to hire part-time camp counselors for its in-person 2024 Summer Youth Program, serving students in grades 3 through 12. Counselors should be available between June 23rdthrough August 15th, Monday-Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m, with a scheduled break from July 6th to July 17th. Additionally, all counselors are required to attend a one-day, in-person staff orientation at Penn State Abington, scheduled between June 2nd and June 6th, prior to the start of the camp sessions.

• Counselors must work collaboratively with the Youth Program Director, camp instructors, and Continuing Education staff to create an inviting, enjoyable and educational environment for students.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills are required.
• Must be outgoing, work well with children, and have strong customer service skills.
• Attend team meetings as excepted by director.
• Candidates who are students at Penn State Abington are preferred.
• Employment with the University for this job will require successful completion of the Pennsylvania (PA) Publicly Available Clearances: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and the FBI Criminal History Background Check.
• To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online and submit a resume including any relevant experience, and cover letter stating your interest
• Counselors will need to attend a mandatory training before the Summer Camps begins.

Multiple vacancies are available for this opening. Employment is also contingent upon adequate student enrollment in the Youth Programs.

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