
Part Time - Sport Camp Specialist - Athletics Recreation Services and Support
Part-timePenn State University Talent Acquisition
University Park, PAPart-timeSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Sport Camp Specialist provides instruction to youth in sport-specific camps, develops age-appropriate activities, and leads staff and campers. The role includes setting and implementing session objectives, supervising participants across campus venues and facilities, identifying and mitigating safety issues, and potentially helping set up and tear down facilities. Applicants must have required clearances and complete annual compliance and mandated reporter training.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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, seeNotice 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. EEO IS THE LAW Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 814-865-1473.
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Set against the 1,901 open Coach jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$65–85K/yr95 salary ranges
- Pennsylvania median$20–22/hr25 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 39 open Coach jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,901 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Coach postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (318 postings).
- Education
- 143 of the 1,901 open Coach jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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