Promising Youth Center for Excellence Summer Assistant

TITLE: Promising Youth Center for Excellence (PYCE) Summer Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Promising Youth Center for Excellence

REPORTS TO: Program Director

CLASSIFICATION: Staff - Temporary

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 4 - July 17th , 2026

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Seasonal

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Mentor Assistants for the Promising Youth Center for Excellence Grant Program are employed by KSU to serve in an on-site and off-site capacity during the duration of the Program. Mentor Assistants, also, serve as chaperones and are responsible for the well-being of program participants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide supervision to program participants (especially those assigned)

• Accompany program participants at all times within shift unless dismissed by Program Director, Mentor Coordinator(s), and/or Program Principal Investigator.

• Ensure all program participants feel safe in the program environment.

• Checking on children with medical needs to ensure they have taken any required medication

• Providing guidance, motivation and support all camp constituents

• Respect the confidentiality of all program matters, families, and program participants

• Assist with all activities as requested by the Program Director, Mentor Coordinator(s), Program Principal Investigator, or activity facilitator.

• Follow and enforce Code of Conduct and Conflict Resolution Plan assisting with group and behavior management.

• Assist with a head count before the departure from the KSU campus and field trip sites.

• Maintain the highest level of communication with the Program Director, Mentor Coordinator, and Program Principal Investigator.

• Complete all reporting forms as necessary (i.e., daily report log, incident reports, ect.)

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Center and its materials

• Attend and participate in First Aid training as needed

• Attend and participate in required pre-camp training sessions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Effective communication skills (orally and written)
• Experience interacting with children in a variety of roles, functions, and environments
• Able to lead sessions and groups of youth
• Ability to manage minor conflicts among children and youth
• Experience working with students in an educational capacity, such as teaching or tutoring.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assist staff with supervision of program participants

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• KSU student
• Background Check Clearance

Licensing and Certifications: CPR/First Aid Certification preferred, not required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent outdoor and physical activities.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.