Playground Leader Trainee (Non-Career)

City of Berkeley, CA; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Berkeley is seeking a Playground Leader Trainee (Non-Career) in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department to help lead children in recreations activities.

During the school year, trainees may work in Afterschool Programs, Special Events, and Building Monitoring; in summer, assignments include Tots, Pre-K, Teen programs, playground programs, Berkeley Day Camp or youth sports. Minimum: sophomore year + 16 by appointment date.

Qualifications

• Completion of sophomore year of high school and 16 years of age by date of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading children in recreation activities.
• During summer, may be assigned to Tots, Pre-K, Teen programs, playground programs, Berkeley Day Camp or youth sports.

Job description

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Playground Leader Trainee (Non-Career) in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to assist in leading children in recreation activities.

During the school year, Playground Leader Trainees may be assigned to work Afterschool Programs, Special Events, and/or Building Monitoring.

During the summer, Playground Leader Trainees may be assigned to work Tots, Pre-K, or Teen programs, playground programs, Berkeley Day Camp or specialty camps, or youth sports.

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.

Applications must be received by Monday, June 28, 2027, 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.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [e-mail]. 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 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 examination process and dates are subject to change. 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 [e-mail] at the time of application.