Summer Playground Leader Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay. JOB OPPORTUNITY Apply NOW for the 2026-2027 school year and/or Summer 2027 season.

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. See the full job description here: governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/106039 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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. APPLICATION PROCESS 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 ada@berkeleyca.gov

Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. EXAM PROCESS 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 hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application. PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including driver's license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer

All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.