"Adventures Youth Programs Instructor (4128U), Recreation & Wellbeing - 84057"

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Departmental Overview

The Department of Recreation & Wellbeing provides competitive and recreational opportunities for students, faculty, staff and campus affiliated community members. In addition to the 30 sports clubs, the department offers a wide range of recreational activities and state of the art equipment.

Position Summary

Cal Youth Camps offer sports, recreation and leadership opportunities to hundreds of children every summer. Cal Adventures activities include sailing, sea kayaking, rock climbing, stand up paddleboarding, windsurfing, general outdoor recreation and leadership development.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 02/16/2026. This is an ongoing hiring process with multiple positions available. Applications will be regularly assessed, and hiring will occur at various points throughout the year. The job listing will remain open for as long as applications are accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced or specialized activity instruction to program participants, individually or in groups.
• Maintains a supportive environment for program participants and facilitates involvement.
• May lead other camp counselors and provide guidance and instruction to other program instructors on best practices, procedures, methods and techniques on program activities.
• Interacts with recreational program participants in a positive manner.
• Maintains professional relationships with participants and other staff, and supports the development of an empowering work environment.
• Broadens knowledge of teaching methods, techniques and skills through continuing education.
• Keeps current on teaching methods, techniques and skills through continuing education and certification.
• May certify participants in various activities.
• Participates in required professional development activities. This includes University required online training courses, as well as specialized local trainings. These will take place before employment begins, as well as throughout employment.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of program activity practices and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, critical thinking, multi-tasking, time management skills, and dynamic flexibility in adapting to the needs of clients.
• Ability to exercise independent sound judgment and employ reasoning skills.
• Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills.
• Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties.
• Knowledge of and/or can quickly learn campus policies and procedures.
• High school diploma and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Standard First Aid Training Certification.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly rate that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $22.22.

• This is a non-exempt, biweekly-paid position.
• Although this role is classified as 30% FTE, from May through August, the individual in this role works up to 40 hours per week for the duration of the summer period only.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.