Camp Staff Supervisor

Apply NOW for the Summer 2026 season!

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Camp Staff Supervisor in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with campers and supervise the daily operation of one or more essential functions of a summer camp. Functions may include administration, food service, and/or recreation.

This position is compensated at $139.98-$173.77 daily and receives 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

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Completion of high school or the equivalent, plus one summer or season of progressively responsible experience in leading organized recreational or educational programs; or municipal recreation family camp programs; or volume food preparation in commercial, institutional or related industries; or an administrative, retail or cash-handling occupation. Valid food handler's license is required for food service assignments.

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.

California Public Resources Code Section 5164 prohibits the hiring of a person for employment at a park or recreational facility in a position having supervisory or disciplinary authority over any minor if the person has been convicted of certain criminal offenses. 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 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.

Applications will only be accepted via the governmentjobs.com link.

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