Teen Leadership Coordinator; University Village Albany , Recreation and Wellbeing
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Child Development/Support
Overview
Teen Leadership Coordinator (University Village Albany) (4128U), Recreation & Wellbeing - 65956
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff. We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds present in our community.
When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. In deciding whether to apply, consider our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.
UC Berkeley supports staff with professional development; all staff employees have at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year for professional development. For more, visit grow.berkeley.edu.
Departmental OverviewUC 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.
Application Review DateThe First Review Date for this job is:
Saturday, March 23, 2024.
- Provide guidance and constructive feedback to junior staff as the camp day goes on.
- Provide guidance to staff (Junior Counselors and Counselors-in-Training) about creating and executing lesson plans.
- Provide training, support, and coaching to assigned staff working in assigned camp program(s), giving direction and feedback as necessary.
- Assist with the development of and help facilitate 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 are adhering to and understand all stated policies and procedures of the Recreational Sports Department, and UC Berkeley, while providing a safe, fun, and educational skills-based experience for all youth campers/participants.
- Help campers, and staff adjust to camp life and each other.
- Motivate campers and staff to enthusiastically participate in all programs and activities.
- Create schedules for CILTs, and collaborate with the Leadership Team to create schedules for Junior Counselors and Counselors in Training, taking into account individual strengths and areas for improvement in order to maximize staff effectiveness.
- Complete individual midsummer check-ins with all staff, providing positive feedback for areas of excellence and constructive feedback for areas needing improvement.
- Complete formal end-of-summer evaluations for staff, with copies provided to employees and kept internally.
- Prepare, maintain, and process all forms and paperwork accurately and promptly (e.g., rosters, timesheets, inventory, staff paperwork).
- Complete Accident Reports, Incident Reports, and CANRA forms as needed, alerting supervisors.
- Communicate and work closely with Youth Programs Coordinator on customer service, paperwork, facility, program development, and staff supervision.
- Keep equipment, binder, and supplies in order and in the proper location.
- Develop general recreational lesson plan/curriculum standards for CILTs to follow for each activity offering, using historical lesson plans as reference.
- Be active around the facilities by monitoring day-to-day activities as a visible leadership staff member.
- Look for ways to improve the program and share feedback in daily leadership meetings and/or to the Youth 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 or supervisor.
- Complete miscellaneous tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Organize and run parent orientations.
- Promote theme days or group traditions to…
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