Apply for seasonal jobs in youth recreation programs

Work at the City of Berkeley's overnight and day camps, pools, fields, and parks. Get paid to play - or help others to play. Gain valuable work experience when you apply for seasonal summer positions.

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If you're at least 16 years-old and looking for a summer job, we're looking for overnight camp staff, recreation activity leaders, lifeguards, and others who will provide fun, active, and creative programs for youth.

You might be someone who can teach kids to help navigate the outdoors at one of our overnight camps in the Sierras, show them how to use tools at our innovative Adventure Playground, or lead programs for tots.

These jobs build skills for life and future careers. Join a dedicated team that's proud of the service we provide to Berkeley's diverse community.

To apply, view our seasonal recreation positions in our jobs portal.

Qualifications for seasonal recreation jobs

To qualify for seasonal positions, you must be 16 years or older, be able to work 20-40 hours per week, and be available for work May through August. To be a lifeguard, you must be 15 years of age and must have a current lifeguard certification.

If you get offered a job, you'll also have to pass a tuberculosis test and complete a Live Scan security background check.

For questions regarding summer jobs, email recreationjobs@berkeleyca.gov.

Seasonal positions in Berkeley

All positions are open until filled and will start at the end of May.

• Playground Leader Trainee (16+), $23.55 hourly
  Help lead a wide variety of fun and engaging activities for day campers from Kindergarten - 8th Grade.
• Recreational Activity Leader (18+), $27.05 - $33.07 hourly
  Plan, lead, and supervise camp activities. Put your leadership skills into practice through coaching and supervising Playground Leader Trainees. Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience required.
• Sports Field Monitor (18+), $23.55 hourly
  Supervise sports programs and help set up for games at ball fields, gyms, and outdoor hard courts.
• Sports Official (Non-Career Intermittent), $23.61 - $39.42 hourly
  Officiate a wide variety of sports and athletic events at an assigned gymnasium, ballfield, or court.

Certified lifeguards are encouraged to join us to keep swimmers safe at one of our two outdoor pools. You must have completed a lifeguard certification course before applying for an aquatics position. If you don't have a certification, you can register for an American Lifeguard Certification training course through the City's recreation registration portal.

• Aquatics Specialist I (Lifeguard, 15+), $23.55 hourly
  Provide lifeguard services and swim lesson instruction and conduct facility operations tasks. (certification required)
• Aquatics Specialist II (Lifeguard/Instructor, 16+), $24.35 - $27.41 hourly
  Lead aquatic staff and activities including Lifeguarding, Swim lessons, and facility operations (Certification required)
• Senior Aquatics Specialist (Senior Lifeguard, 16+), $29.37 - $31.23 hourly
  Supervise aquatics specialists for Lifeguarding, Swim Lessons, and facility operations (certification required)

Overnight camp positions at Echo Lake Youth Camp and Family Camp

Our overnight camps employ a variety of roles, including cabin counselors and staff to support recreation programs, food service, maintenance, and medical aid.

For the summer, Staff will live and work at Echo Lake Camp, located near South Lake Tahoe, or Berkeley Tuolumne Camp, located near Yosemite National Park. All positions come with meals and lodging included. Transportation to camp can be arranged; just ask the Camp Manager upon hiring.

• Camp Staff Member, $85.95 - $103.14 daily
  Help lead activities, food service, maintenance, and campers for Echo Lake or Tuolumne Camp
• Camp Staff Leader, $108.30 - $123.77 daily
  Lead activities, food service, maintenance, and admin for Echo Lake or Tuolumne Camps
• Camp Staff Supervisor (Non-Career), $134.60 - $167.09 Daily
  Supervise daily camp operations and lead essential functions at Echo Lake or Tuolumne Camp.
• Camp Maintenance Mechanic, $37.73 - $44.96 hourly
  Completes routine maintenance and construction of Camp facilities

These jobs are part of the City of Berkeley's Recreation Division, which offers dozens of camps, classes, and other activities for participants of all ages. Families and individuals can learn more about recreation programs, sign up via our registration portal, and see more opportunities on our events calendar.

Visit our complete job listings for all open City of Berkeley positions, which we update almost weekly with new positions.

For youth and others looking for seasonal work over the summer, apply for one of these jobs on our recreation team and help provide fun, active, and creative programs for Berkeley youth.

Links

• Seasonal Recreation Jobs (City of Berkeley)
• Seasonal employment (Government Jobs)
• Facilities: Echo Lake Camp, Tuolumne Camp, Pools