Seasonal Recreation Jobs

Come and join an amazing team of recreation staff and work outdoors while providing fun, active, creative programs for youth. We are looking for applicants from a range of social, ethnic, and racial backgrounds to help facilitate recreation programs for children and youth. 

The Recreation division has a variety of summer jobs available that include employment at Echo Lake and Tuolumne resident camps, day camps, pools, recreation centers, parks, Adventure Playground, and the Skate Park.

Requirements include:

• Must be 16 years or older
• Able to work 20-40 hours per week, starting in early June
• TB test and Live Scan fingerprint clearance
• Candidates under the age of 18 need a work permit

Most positions having a starting pay of above $20 an hour. Pay for the Echo Lake and Tuolumne resident camp positions start at $99 per day.

To apply for seasonal employment, fill out the application form and send it to recreation@cityofberkeley.info.

Echo Lake Youth and Family Camps

Work at the beautiful Echo Lake Camp, located near Lake Tahoe. You can apply for a variety of resident camp staff positions, including youth camp counselor, facility maintenance, food service, recreation staff, office administration, lifeguards, medical staff, and child care. Depending on your role, responsibilities, and your commitment schedule, you may be able to work during part or all of the summer. This includes one week of staff training and team building at the camp where you will be working.

Submit completed applications to camps@cityofberkeley.info.

Aquatics

Starting pay: Above $20 per hour

Come work in a fun, family friendly environment at the West Campus and King Pools. Positions include Aquatic Specialist 1, Aquatic Specialist 2, and Senior Aquatic Specialist. You will facilitate programs including swim lessons, special events, lap swim, senior exercise, public and family swim, and much more. Lifeguard training available. 

Submit completed applications to recreation@cityofberkeley.info.

Day Camps, Tots, Sports, Adventure Playground, Teens, Skate Park, Special Events

Starting pay: Above $20 per hour

Help facilitate recreation programs in Berkeley, including day camps, sports camps, skate camp, traditional playground programs, specialty camps, pre-K programs, Adventure Playground, and park monitor programs. Programs will be offered at the following locations: 

• James Kenny Recreation Center
• Frances Albrier (San Pablo Park) Recreation Center
• Live Oak Recreation Center
• Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Services Center
• Adventure Playground
• Shorebird Nature Center
• Skate Park
• Willard, Grove, Strawberry Creek, and Codornices Parks

Submit completed applications to recreation@cityofberkeley.info.