Camp Staff Supervisor (Non-Career)

Apply NOW for the Summer 2026 season!The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Camp Staff Supervisor (Non-Career) in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with campers, supervise daily operations of one or more essential functions, and supervise and train camp staff.Functions may include:Assistant Camp ManagerRecreation/Program SupervisorKitchen and Maintenance SupervisorYou will be provided with room and board while at camp. Our two overnight camps are located near South Lake Tahoe (Echo Lake Camp) and Yosemite (Tuolumne Camp). Camp staff work a Monday-Saturday schedule during various camp programs that run from mid-June to late August.See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/106068Camp Dates and Work AvailabilityAll availability is appreciated, and you will not be automatically disqualified based on availability to work. For informational purposes, on the supplemental questionnaire, you will be asked to check the box next to the weeks that you can commit to working (priority may be given to applicants who are able to commit to working more weeks).Berkeley Tuolumne Camp (BTC)Leadership Staff Training: June 2 - June 4 (Camp Staff Supervisor, Camp Staff Leader only)Staff Training: June 5 - June 12 (Camp Staff Supervisor, Camp Staff Leader, Camp Staff Member)Camp: Week of June 14 - June 20Camp: Week of June 21 - June 27Camp: Week of June 28 - July 4Camp: Week of July 5 - July 11Camp: Week of July 12 - July 18Camp: Week of July 19 - July 25Camp: Week of July 26 - August 1Camp: Week of August 2 - August 8Camp: Week of August 9 - August 15Camp: Week of August 16 - August 22Camp: Week of August 23 - August 29Camp: Week of August 30 - September 5Camp: Week of September 6 - September 12Echo Lake CampLeadership Training: June 3 - June 6 (Camp Staff Supervisor, Camp Staff Leader only)Staff Training: June 7 - June 12 (Camp Staff Supervisor, Camp Staff Leader, Camp Staff Member)Camp: Week of June 15 - June 20Camp: Week of June 22 - June 27Camp: Week of June 29 - July 4Camp: Week of July 6 - July 11Camp: Week of July 13 - July 18Camp: Week of July 20 - July 25Camp: Week of July 27 - August 1Camp: Week of August 3 - August 8Camp: Week of August 10 - August 15Camp: Week of August 17 - August 22Camp: Weekend of September 4 - September 7A 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.Applications must be received by Monday, April 20, 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.All availability is appreciated, and you will not be automatically disqualified based on availability to work. On the supplemental questionnaire, you will be asked to check the box next to the weeks that you can commit to working (priority may be given to applicants who are able to commit to working more weeks).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.The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:* Application review for minimum qualifications* Review of Supplemental QuestionnaireTests 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 hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.