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Camp Staff Member (Non-Career)

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Camp Staff Member (Non-Career) in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with campers in the day or evening, serve as role models for younger campers, assist with camp administration, participate in campfire shows and athletic events, serve meals, and assist Camp Staff Leaders on hikes and other outings.

You will be provided with room and board while at camp. Our two overnight camps are located near South Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. Various camp programs run from mid-June to late August.

Minimum qualifications for this position include: Completion of sophomore year of high school and 16 years of age by date of appointment. Previous childcare experience is desirable. Other requirements include:

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include early mornings and evenings.
• When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Positions assigned to lifeguarding and water-related activities must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certification.

Applications must be received by Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT and must include a completed application and responses to any supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

If you do not answer the supplemental questions accurately you will be automatically disqualified.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ...@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.