Youth Recreation Jobs

The secret to UC Berkeley Youth Recreation’s legacy of excellence is our dedicated staff.

We employ hundreds of local teenagers, college students, recent graduates, and adults as instructors, camp counselors, and counselors-in-training each year. They enjoy an inclusive work environment while building work skills and leadership skills that help prepare them for any future career path.

While participants learn from the instructors and year-round employees, our counselors and instructors are learning essential work skills such as communication, conflict resolution, professionalism, teamwork, and leadership — all skills the National Association of Colleges and Employers lists under their top 10 competencies desired by employers.

UC Berkeley Youth Recreation’s staff positions are posted online to Handshake for college students and Talent Acquisition for all other applicants. Please note that not all summer camp positions are posted on Talent Acquisition. If you’re interested in a specific role, feel free to contact the camp supervisor for more information. If you want to learn more, each position below lists the job description, its Handshake and Talent Acquisition posting’s job identification numbers, and supervisor contact information.

Summer 2025 Camp Staff Positions – Coming Soon!

Year-Round Staff Positions

Berkeley Youth Gymnastics - Program Instructors
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Youth Gymnastics Instructor (Handshake #: 5655848)

Gymnastics Program Instructors provide supervision and instruction to gymnasts enrolled in recreational classes with Golden Bears Youth Gymnastics. Gymnastics Program Instructors are supervised by the Head Coach and the Lead Recreation Program Coach. Gymnastics Program Instructors must have experience leading recreational gymnastics activities for children (ages 4 and older). Applicants must demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills. Gymnastics Program Instructors must also have the ability to exercise good judgment and safely supervise children. Experience teaching activity as a gymnastics instructor, coach, etc. is required. Instructors must also have the sensory abilities (e.g. hearing, seeing) necessary to perform the duties of the position required.

Questions? Contact:

Liz Lavin, Head Coach (lizparks@berkeley.edu)

Berkeley Youth Skateboarding - Program Instructors
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Youth Skateboarding Instructor (Handshake #: 5765375)

The Berkeley Youth Skateboarding Program offers classes for children 5 - 18 years. Classes range from entry-level to competitive-level and operate at our skate park in the Clark Kerr Campus. Skateboarding Instructors provide instruction and support to enrolled recreational and competitive youth participants as assigned. Skateboarding Instructors are further responsible for developing lesson plans that correspond with assigned classes and teams, providing feedback to youth participants, and supporting the upkeep of the skatepark in support of providing a safe and nurturing environment.

Questions? Contact:

Sean O'Loughlin, Skate Program Coordinator (sko@berkeley.edu)

Youth Archery Instructor
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Youth Archery Instructor (Handshake #8575564)

Youth Archery Instructors lead instruction for participants ages 8-18 at Youth Archery on Saturdays at the Golden Bear Recreation Center (GBRC). Youth Archery Instructors must have at least a level 1 NTS Instruction certification, as well as strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with youth participants. Applicants must demonstrate sound judgement and attention to detail in order to ensure the safety of youth participants. Youth Archery Instructors must also have the sensory abilities (e.g. hearing, seeing) necessary to perform the duties of the position required.

Questions? Contact:

Aaron Grella, Youth Programs Coordinator (aarongrella@berkeley.edu)

Youth Programs Operations Staff
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Youth Programs Operations Staff (Handshake #5765375)

Youth Programs Operations staff oversees customer service issues, proshop, youth check-in, follows safety protocols, enforces policies, and helps ensure the Golden Bear Rec Center (GBRC) runs to business needs. The Operations Staff strives to uphold the highest level of professionalism at all times, as their actions and presence are reflected in the Department of Recreation & Wellbeing and Youth Programs.

Questions? Contact:

Leesa Berahovich, Youth Programs Operations Coordinator (lberahovich@berkeley.edu)

How to Apply

UC Berkeley Students
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- Apply via Handshake
- Search the listing number noted in the position description above
- Follow steps as prompted

Non-UC Berkeley Students
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- Visit the UC Berkeley Jobs webpage
- Click on “External Applicants”
- Find the position you’re interested in (i.e. Martial Arts Instructor - Cal Youth Camps)
- Review the job description; click “apply”
- Create a username and password
- Follow steps as prompted

International Applicants (Non-UC Berkeley Students)
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InterExchange is our official partner for hiring international staff. You must apply and interview by March 1, 2024 with UC Berkeley to meet the deadline for a visa through the agency is March 15, 2024.

International staff interested in applying should first apply through the UC Berkeley Jobs webpage as an external applicant. Upon receiving a conditional offer, candidates would then apply through InterExchange. We accept both Camp Counselor and Work Travel Visa applicants. Work Travel visas are only eligible to work as Lifeguards.

Application Resources
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- Resume samples (don't forget to include volunteer experience!)
- How to write a letter of intent