Job Information
University of Utah Club U Camps Junior Counselor in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 04/10/2026
Requisition Number PRN16946N
Job Title Counselor Assistant
Working Title Club U Camps Junior 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 Variable
Work Schedule Summary
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 12.00-13.00
Close Date 07/10/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This is a seasonal JUNIOR COUNSELOR role for Club U’s 5-9 year old day camps. This role is for 15-17 year olds looking to gain experience working with youth and/or grow into a counselor role in future summers.
Jr. Counselors ASSIST and SUPPORT counselors with teaching 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
Assist counselors in the supervision and behavior management of groups of campers ages 5-9.
Assist with and participate in activities such as field trips, swimming, sports, arts & crafts, and more.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Experience and/or interest in working with youth ages 5-9 in an a high energy, outdoor setting.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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