Junior Counselor, Gold Camp, University Village Albany (4128U), Recreation & Wellbeing - 75670

Overview

Junior Counselor, Gold Camp, University Village Albany (4128U), Recreation & Wellbeing - 75670

At UC Berkeley, we foster a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are looking for applicants who reflect California’s diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential.

Departmental Overview

UC Berkeley Youth Recreation (formerly Cal Youth Camps) offers a wide variety of seasonal camps, swimming, and sport activities for kids of all ages. We have been leaders in providing high quality, impactful youth programs for more than 60 years.

Position Summary

UC Berkeley Youth Recreation offers several experiential leadership opportunities for junior high- and high school-aged youth in our summer youth camps. Our programs bridge junior and high schoolers from campers to leaders. The Junior Counselor position is a paid staff role for high school students to learn beginning youth supervision, professional conduct, effective communication, and teamwork.

The Junior Counselor role also helps develop leadership and job skills for this program and future careers.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is : 02 / 04 / 2025. 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

Programmatic

Adhere to all scheduling assignments to support campers, camper groupings, and activities.

Support activity Instructors and assigned Group Leaders with delegated tasks.

Provide mentoring and guidance to campers in support of camp staff.

Lead general supervision of campers and downtime activities during lunch.

Assist with setup and takedown of camp facilities and daily tidy-up.

Account for all campers in assigned groups and conduct head counts regularly.

Follow check-in / out duties as assigned.

Walk campers between locations and supervise water / restroom breaks as needed.

Assist campers with belongings, lost and found, sunscreen / water, lunch, trash pickup, etc.

Assist with and / or participate in all special events, staff meetings, theme days, and programs designated by leadership.

Look for ways to improve the camp / program and share feedback in weekly staff meetings.

Administrative

Prepare, maintain, and process all forms and paperwork accurately and promptly (work permits, reports, timesheets, employee paperwork, etc.).

Complete Accident Reports, Incident Reports, and CANRA forms when needed, alerting supervisors.

Follow campus-wide Mandated Reporting procedures regarding child abuse and neglect (CANRA).

Refer program and administrative questions to the appropriate supervisor.

Keep equipment and supplies in order, well maintained, and in the proper location.

Miscellaneous

Develop age-appropriate relationships with campers.

Display appropriate behavior around campers, staff, and parents.

Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity in all interactions.

Follow camp policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct, including wearing the camp uniform and following the work schedule.

Fill in for camp staff as needed, including at different camp facilities.

Maintain a supportive environment for campers and staff.

Accept constructive feedback and make necessary corrections.

Complete all tasks in a timely manner as requested by the supervisor.

Perform miscellaneous tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Must have completed the 10th grade.

Must be at least 16 years old.

Must have previous experience working with youth and at least 500 camp / service hours completed.

Must be adaptable to varied and challenging environments.

Basic skills in computer programs relevant to job duties.

Must be able to work effectively across all program levels, internally and externally.

Must have a passion for working with youth.

Have some knowledge of youth recreation programs / camps and their structure.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in UC Berkeley Youth Recreation summer camps or similar camp.

Knowledge of and / or ability to learn UC Berkeley campus policies and procedures.

Current American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR, AED, First Aid, Epi-Pen + Asthma certification (required for promotion to Group Leader / Instructor).

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, visit the UC Berkeley Compensation & Benefits website. The proposed hourly range is $20.00 - $20.25.

The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $20.00 - $20.25. Salary offers are based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

This is not a visa opportunity.

This recruitment has 6 openings.

Mandated Reporter

This position is designated as requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the job responsibilities. Berkeley hires people with conviction histories and reviews information in the context of job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to require successful completion of the background check.

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : final candidate must disclose certain past misconduct decisions within the last seven years as a condition of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity : related policies and posters apply.

To apply, visit the official UC Berkeley careers page.

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