Job Summary
Youth Education is seeking passionate individuals to join the team as a PATHS Residential Counselor. The PATHS Program prepares prospective firstgeneration 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 weeklong camps. 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 2025 through July 31 2025. They will not be scheduled to work on weekends and holidays. Mandatory Team Training: Friday May 16 to Saturday May 31 Day Camps: Monday June 2 Friday June 27 Residential Camps: Monday June 30 Friday July 25 Team and Individual Debriefing: Monday July 29 Wednesday July 31 Residential Counselors will work approximately 40 hours per week excluding weekends during residential camps in July. Residential Counselors will receive accommodations and be expected to stay overnight during residential camp weeks Residential Counselors will receive their total pay of $3000 (before taxes) in equal distributions on a semimonthly schedule during the their contracted time. 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.
Responsibilities
1. Assist in the direction supervision and organization of students during activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended outcomes. a. Assures students are properly supervised at all times. b. Applies basic youth development principles such as relationship development respect involvement and empowerment of youth while working with students. c. Be aware of and enforce program policies and procedures. 2. Develop and implement activities for students in accordance with the program mission. a. Lead and teach program curriculum during weeklong camps. b. Plan and prepare elective lessons or activities to engage students as needed. 3. Maintain high standards of health and safety. a. Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures. b. Be alert to students and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems; discuss with camp director when appropriate. c. Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure proper utilization care and maintenance is adhered to; report necessary repairs promptly to camp director. 4. Be a role model to students and staff in your attitude and behavior. a. Set a good example for students and others including cleanliness punctuality personal language appearance health habits sportsmanship and manners. b. Provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns. 5. Represent PATHS when interacting with parents University of Utah staff/faculty/students and community members. a. Provide participant guardians appropriate feedback and information as needed for their students to have a successful camp experience. b. Adhere to program policies and procedures when students are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp.