Our Aggie Rec Camp 11 week summer camp. It will start the first week of June and go through the middle of August (will have the following holidays off: Juneteenth, July 4th, and Pioneer Day). A Paraprofessional for Aggie recreation and sports camps works with kids ages 6-14 to help meet the behavioral and functional needs of the campers in a variety of settings within our camps. Paraprofessionals will work with a variety of children in this capacity, with the main goal being to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone at camp, as well as encouraging fun and belonging within the structures of Aggie Rec and Sports camps.

• Lead campers through hands-on activities, field trips, and swimming pool activities within USU Campus Recreation Facilities as well as the Logan Community.
• Ensure that campers at all times are supervised and maintain a safe and enjoyable camp environment.
• Track and manage medicine needs and dietary restrictions for campers.
• Interact with parents/guardians during drop-off and pick-up times.
• Ensure participants are safe (properly hydrated, playing areas are free of hazards, etc.).
• Assist students with special education needs and accommodations.
• Monitor and manage behavior for all campers during camp activities.
• Keep a record of behavioral data and submit incident reports in a timely manner.
• Abide by all Campus Recreation facility policies and procedures.
• Completing appropriate paperwork when needed and maintaining daily logs at End of Day Reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Must be able to attend mandatory training sessions at the end of May
• Have, or obtain within 30 days of hire, the required certifications:
• • American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Blood Borne Pathogens
  • Clery Act Training
  • Sexual Assault Training
  • On top of required certifications and training, all staff will be required to complete a background check.
• Praxis Certification and/or ParaPro Certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual or ASL not required, but preferred.
• RBT Certification strongly encouraged.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to camper inclusion and success.
• Able to work well in a team environment, working directly with the counselor and Pro Staff.
• Able to demonstrate good behavior management skills.

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 12/2025

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 10/2025