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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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Department of Campus Recreation is seeking Penn State students to fill the position of Program Instructor at Stone Valley Recreation Area.Program Instructors provide memorable outdoor recreation programming; Greet customers and provide exceptional customer service. Program instructors are responsible for delivering outdoor recreation programs within the recreation area including but not limited to: Paddling lessons; guided hikes; and other activities. Program Instructors also have excellent interpersonal skills, maintain program equipment, and must attend monthly staff meetings. Program Instructors may also design new programs for participants. Must be a team player, willing to cover or trade shifts when necessary. Work hours vary including days, evenings, and weekends. CPR/First Aid/AED certification required or ability to obtain within one month of hire. Classes are offered through Campus Recreation on a regular basis. Successful completion of Paddle Sports Safety Course required for all staff instructing paddle sport programs. Must be able to obtain the 3 publicly available clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and FBI Criminal Background Check. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation. Must have access to a reliable form of transportation. Positions are mostly seasonal in nature with the primary hours available from mid-March through mid-November. Hiring preference will be given to Penn State University students and we build your work schedule around your class schedule.Campus Recreation is a department within Student Affairs that provides fitness, wellbeing, and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the Intramural Building, the McCoy Natatorium, the 700-acre Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area, a Tennis Center including six clay courts and four indoor courts, the White Building, Outdoor Adventures, Aquatic Programs, Fitness and Wellbeing Programs, Club Sports, and Intramural Sports.This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:PA State Police Criminal Background CheckPA Child Abuse History Clearance FormFBI Criminal Background CheckThe 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 a cohol 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 LAWFederal Contractors Labor Law Poster
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