Camp Leader; Non-Career

Camp Staff Leader (Non-Career)

City of Berkeley – Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department

Base pay range: $112.63/daily – $128.72/daily

Join the Summer 2026 season as a Camp Staff Leader. The role involves interacting with campers during day or evening sessions, serving as role models, participating in campfire shows and athletic events, serving meals, and leading hikes and other outings. Room and board will be provided while  two overnight camps are located near South Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, with programs running from mid‑June to late August.

Public sector benefits with a strong focus on diversity, creativity, and innovation. Berkeley offers a unique community environment with a rich cultural scene, accessible parks, and a vibrant university presence.

• Interact with campers in day or evening sessions.
• Serve as a positive role model for campers.
• Participate in campfire shows and athletic events.
• Serve meals to campers.
• Lead hikes and other outdoor outings.

• Completion of junior year of high school and age 17 by appointment date.
• Experience in an organized recreational or educational program related to coaching children, municipal recreation family camp programs, or general maintenance/food service procedures including basic cooking.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include early mornings and evenings.
• Maintenance of a valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record when driving on City business.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• For positions involving lifeguarding and water activities: possession of current American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certification. Previous life‑guarding and instruction experience is desirable for some positions.

Applications must be received by Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT and must include a completed application plus responses to any supplemental questions. Resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. If supplemental questions are answered inaccurately, the applicant will be automatically disqualified. Applications are available in alternative formats upon request (audio, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.).

• Application review for minimum qualifications.
• Review of supplemental questionnaire.
• Written, oral or other assessments covering content relevant to the role (e.g., typing, math, reading, writing, analytical skills, computer proficiency).

Candidates will undergo an employment background and reference check, including employment history, educational credential verification, license confirmation, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment actions are administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency or disaster.