Blue Camp Lead, Youth Programs , Recreation & Wellbeing

Blue Camp Lead, Youth Programs (4129U), Recreation & Wellbeing – 83473

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, staff, partners, alumni, and the Cucamonga County community.

UC Berkeley Youth Recreation (formerly Cal Youth Camps) leads the way in providing summer camps for kids of all ages. Located on the UC Berkeley campus for more than 60 years, we offer high-caliber, impactful, and fun camps.

Camp Leads provide leadership to assigned seasonal camp programs. They manage staff, develop and implement programs, and communicate with parents and families. Camp Leads serve on the seasonal summer camp leadership team and report directly to the Youth Camps Supervisor.

The First Review Date for this job is: 01/19/2026. 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.

• Provide guidance and constructive feedback to Group Leaders during the camp day.
• Guide all staff (Group Leaders, Instructors, Junior Counselors, and Counselors‑in‑Training) in creating and executing lesson plans.
• Check‑in with instructors during camp and observe their lesson plans. Provide timely feedback as appropriate.
• Offer training, support, and coaching to assigned staff (e.g., Asst. Leads, Group Leaders, and Instructors).
• Assist with the development and facilitation of in‑person staff training.
• Maintain and promote the health, safety, and well‑being of camp staff.
• Organize, implement, and document a professional development program, including weekly staff meetings.
• Ensure staff adhere to and understand all policy and procedure of the Recreational Sports Department, UC Berkeley, while providing a safe, fun, and educational skill‑based experience for all youth campers/participants.
• Help campers and staff adjust to camp life and one another.
• Motivate campers and staff to enthusiastically participate in all programs and activities.

• Create staff schedules for Group Leaders and Instructors, taking into account individual strengths and areas for improvement.
• Conduct individual midsummer check‑ins with all support staff, providing positive feedback for strengths and constructive feedback for improvement.
• Prepare formal end‑of‑summer evaluations for all support staff, sharing comprehensive feedback.
• Prepare, maintain, and process all forms and documentation accurately and promptly (e.g., rosters, timesheets, inventory, staff paperwork).
• Complete Accident Reports, Incident Reports, and Child Abuse/Neglect (CANRA) forms as needed, alerting supervisors.
• Communicate and work closely with the Youth Camps Supervisor on customer service, paperwork, facility, program development, and staff supervision.
• Keep equipment, binders, and supplies organized, well‑maintained, and properly filed.

• Develop general, recreational lesson plan/curriculum standards for camp instructors to follow for each activity.
• Ensure instructors have safe and appropriate equipment, facilities, and supplies for each activity, coordinating with Operations & Grounds Asst. and Youth Camps Supervisor.
• Be active around the facilities by monitoring day‑to‑day activities and maintaining a visible and accessible leadership presence.
• Seek ways to improve the program and share feedback in daily leadership meetings or to the Programs Coordinator and Youth Camps Supervisor.
• Assist with, lead, and/or participate in all special events, staff meetings, theme days, and programs designated by leadership.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks around the facility as needed to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.
• Organize and run parent orientations.
• Promote theme days or group traditions to help campers and staff feel united and add enjoyment to the camp.
• Communicate and resolve with parents regarding campers’ progress or perceived problems.
• Administer…