Associate Instructor
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Education / Teaching
Summer Camp, Camp Programs & Youth Support, Elementary School, Youth Development
Details
Open Date 09/14/2026
Requisition Number PRN
17437N
Job Title Associate Instructor
Working Title Associate Instructor
Career Progression Track A00
Track Level
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 15-30
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
An instructor would need to be available for at least 1 full week (M-F) over the dates of June 7th-August 13th, 2027. Their proposed camp can run either 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm or a full day of 9am-4pm.
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 $35-$40 per class/hour
Close Date 12/04/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job SummaryThe Campus Camps program is content-driven experiences available both in-person and online. Camps are designed to inspire students to explore their unique interests. Camps draw upon the resources of the University of Utah to provide campers ages 6-17 with numerous hands-on learning opportunities in a fun, comfortable, and welcoming environment.
Our instructors are responsible for developing and facilitating week-long (half-day or full-day) summer camps across our Campus Camps program. They teach one or more camps throughout the summer, depending on their interest and availability. Typically, our instructors are interested in a specific STEM
-related topic; however, we also offer camps like creative arts, cooking, outdoor recreation, and more!
Attend a pre-summer mandatory orientation.
Teach at least 1 full week of camp. Camps can be half day (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm) or full day (9am-3pm or 9am-4pm).
Work with Youth Education staff to create title, description and learning objectives for your camp.
Creating and teaching curriculum for assigned camps (with approval).
Classroom and behavior management.
Safety and welfare of students, a required Safety of Minors training will be provided.
Creating supply lists for each camp (when applicable).
Maintaining and keeping supplies/equipment in good condition (or alerting Youth Education of defective equipment).
Keeping the classroom and surrounding area(s) neat and clean.
Be familiar and follow through with Youth Education policies.
Proficiency in topic being taught.
Experience working with kids in a classroom setting.
Ability and desire to work in a temporary work-setting.
Demonstrate good character, integrity and adaptability.
Self-directed, punctual and highly organized.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.
Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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…
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