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University of Utah PATHS Camp Counselor in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Youth Education is seeking passionate individuals to join the team as a PATHS Residential Counselor. The PATHS Program prepares prospective first-generation high school students to achieve their full potential and pursue higher education. Counselors will work with groups of up to 20 students each week at the University of Utahs campus for 8 weeks of camp plus 2 weeks of training and planning.PATHS Counselors are leaders, mentors, educators, and advocates for PATHS students and their communities. They supervise and ensure the safety of students during camp, teach and lead program curriculum, develop and coordinate enrichment activities, supervise during overnight stays, and act as positive role models. Applicants must pass applicable background checks in order to be hired.Counselors will be contracted on a temporary basis from May 16, 2026 through July 31, 2026. Some weekend work may be necessary. They will not be scheduled to work on holidays. Team Training and Planning: Friday, May 16 - Friday, May 29 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Orientation Event: Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Day Camps: Monday, June 1 Thursday, July 2 | 8:00am - 4:00 pm Residential Camps: Monday, July 6 Thursday, July 23 | 8:00am - 4:00 pm Team and Individual Debriefing: Monday, July 27 Friday, July 31 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pmCamp Counselors will work approximately 40 hours per week excluding weekends during both day and residential camps. Shifts may vary depending on programming needs and are subject to change. Counselors will be required to complete 2 weeks of training prior to the start of camp. Meals will be provided during camp programming using Dining Dollars.