Skateboarding Instructor, Youth Recreation , Recreation & Wellbeing

Skateboarding Instructor, Youth Recreation (4128U), Recreation & Wellbeing – 83736

UC Berkeley Youth Recreation offers a wide variety of seasonal camps and sports activities. We seek an instructor to provide skateboarding instruction and support a safe, inclusive environment for campers.

Provide general supervision, risk management, program instruction, and administrative support to campers and staff in a skateboarding youth recreation program.

• Provide general supervision, risk management, and activity oversight for campers.
• Develop age‑appropriate relationships with campers and address individual needs.
• Help campers leave their comfort zones and take healthy risks while improving knowledge and skill.
• Account for all campers, take attendance regularly, and manage transition procedures.
• Walk campers safely between locations, supervise water/bathroom breaks, assist with belongings, lost‑and‑found, sunscreen, water, trash pickup.
• Guide campers in resolving problems; step in only when necessary.
• Supervise and coach Junior Counselors, Counselors‑in‑Training, and CILTs, providing direction and feedback.
• Motivate all participants to enthusiastically engage in activities.
• Teach age‑appropriate skateboarding skills in a progressive sequence; assist with leading activities.
• Run organized and well‑executed classes with opportunities for diverse creative engagement.
• Connect program values and life skills to activities in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Maintain equipment, binder, and supplies; keep them well‑maintained in proper location.
• Complete and submit paperwork accurately (training, timesheets, lesson plans, certifications).
• Document and submit incident and accident reports.
• Conduct daily safety and cleanliness checks of activity area; report needs.
• Promote theme days, group traditions; facilitate group unity.
• Assist with special events, staff meetings, and programs.
• Fill staffing gaps across Berkeley Youth Recreation programs as needed.
• Maintain supportive environment for all youth.

• Working knowledge of program activity practices and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written English communication, active listening, critical thinking, multitasking, time management, and flexibility.
• Judgment and reasoning skills.
• Client‑service mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and creative thinking.
• Basic computer skills relevant to job duties.
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, campus policies and procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience/training.
• Certification to instruct in applicable recreational sports program or equivalent experience.

• Standard First Aid Training Certification.

Budgeted hourly rate: $18.07 – $26.47. This is a 3‑ to 11‑month, variable‑hour contract appointment. Non‑exempt, biweekly paid. Employees may work up to 40 hours per week during peak summer (May‑August); hours reduce after September‑December to support year‑round skateboarding program.

• Submit resume and cover letter.

• This is not a visa‑sponsored position.
• Recruitment has 7 openings.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.