Camp Staff Member (Non-Career)

Salary : $85.95 - $103.14 Daily

Location : Berkeley, CA

Job Type : Temporary

Job Number : 2024-02-6014

Department : Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

Opening Date : 12 / 09 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEY

is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Continuous Recruitment : Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis to fill vacancies throughout the year. The recruitment may close at any time.

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.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is :

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.

California Education Code Section 10911.5 requires that all public recreation program employers must fingerprint all persons having direct contact with a minor. The City does not hire persons who have been convicted of felony drug, sexual assault or physical assault crimes.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must include a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

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

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to :

Review of Supplemental Questionnaire

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations : The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to : employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be 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, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

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

Benefits are not offered for this classification.

Will you complete sophomore year of high school by summer of 2025?

Will you be at least 16 years of age by summer of 2025?

If you answered "yes" and you will be 16 years of age by summer of 2025, please indicate your month and date of birth below (please do not include the year).

Will you have graduated high school or be 18 years old by summer 2025?

a. Which camp are you applying to?

I acknowledge that I have reviewed all my answers to all above supplemental questions for accuracy.

Required Question

Salary : $86 - $103