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Open Date 03/09/2026 Requisition Number PRN16838N Job Title Classroom Assistant Working Title Club U Summer Camp Counselor Career Progression Track A Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 20 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
Schedule Varies:
May 18th-28th: Evening Staff Training, approx. 20 hrs total
June 1-August 14: 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 7:40am-3:40pm
This is a temporary, summer only position
Is this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department 02203 - Youth & Personal Enrichment Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 14.00-16.00 Close Date 06/10/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary
This is a seasonal COUNSELOR role for Club U's 5-9-year-old day camps. Counselors are responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.
Join us in furthering the mission of Club U Summer Day Camp through the delivery of summer program activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers' age and abilities under the supervision of the Club U leadership team.
Responsibilities
Supervise, direct, and manage behavior of groups of campers ages 5-9.
Lead and participate in activities such as field trips, swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and more.
Communicate with camper guardians, guests, and camp leadership staff on a daily basis.
Ability to obtain CPR & First Aid certification provided during training (if not already obtained).
Minimum Qualifications
This is an entry-level position. Training will be provided. Must demonstrate an interest in learning about child development and guidance; a willingness to take direction from the assigned teacher; Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) background check, first aid training are required. Demonstrated human relation and effective human relations skills are also required.
Preferences
Experience and/or interest in working with youth ages 5-9 in a high energy, outdoor setting.
At least 18 years of age (or 17 with previous camp employment).
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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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