Skateboarding Instructor, Youth Recreation , Recreation & Wellbeing

Overview

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

UC Berkeley Youth Recreation offers a wide variety of seasonal camps, Skateboarding, and sport activities for individuals of all ages. We have been leaders in providing high quality, impactful programs for more than 60 years.

The First Review Date for this job is: 02/03/2026. 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.

GENERAL SUPERVISION

• Provide general supervision, risk management, and downtime activities for campers.
• Develop age appropriate relationships with campers and identify and meet individual campers' needs.
• Help campers leave their comfort zones and take healthy risks while improving knowledge and skill.
• Account for all campers, take attendance regularly, and transition period procedures.
• Walk campers safely between locations and supervise them on water/bathroom breaks.
• Assist campers with belongings, lost and found, sunscreen/water, trash pick-up, etc.
• Assist and guide campers in resolving their own problems and step-in only when necessary.
• Supervise and coach Junior Counselors, Counselors-in-Training, and Campers in Leadership Training (CILTs) working in your area/group, providing direction and feedback to them as necessary.
• Motivate campers, Junior Counselors, Counselors-in-Training, and CILTs to enthusiastically participate in all activities.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTION & FACILITATION

• Teach age-appropriate skills and activities in a progressive sequence and/or assist with leading activities as assigned by the supervisors.
• Run organized and well-executed classes where there is maximum opportunity for participation in diverse activities that are creative and engaging.
• Provide skateboarding instruction to individuals (ages 5-18).
• Actively participate and engage with all participants.
• Connect the program values and life skills to the activities in a developmentally appropriate manner.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Keep equipment, binder, and supplies in order, well maintained, and in the proper location.
• Complete and submit paperwork accurately (required training, timesheets, lesson plans, certifications, etc.).
• Document and submit all incident and accident reports to supervisors, as needed.
• Conduct daily check of activity area for safety and cleanliness; make needed improvements or report needs to a supervisor or team leader.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Promote theme days or group…