Playground Leader Trainee (Non-Career)

Playground Leader Trainee (Non-Career)

Salary

$25.11 Hourly

Location

Berkeley, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2026-08-6046

Department

Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2027 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Apply NOW for Fall 2026 and Summer 2027 season!

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Playground Leader Trainee (Non-Career) in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to assist in leading children in recreation activities.

See the full job description here: governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/106039

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:

Completion of sophomore year of high school and 16 years of age by date of appointment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by Monday, June 28, 2027, at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application and responses to any supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

If you do not answer the supplemental questions accurately you will be automatically disqualified.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications

• Review of Supplemental Questionnaire

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including drivers license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

Benefits are not offered for this classification.

01

Will you have completed at least sophomore year of high school by summer of 2026?

• Yes
• No

02

Will you be at least 16 years of age by summer of 2026?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "yes" and you will be 16 years of age by Fall of 2026, please indicate your month and date of birth below (mm/dd only; please do not include the year).

04

I acknowledge that I have reviewed all my answers to all above supplemental questions for accuracy

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Berkeley

Address 2180 Milvia Street (1st floor)

Human Resources Department

Berkeley, California, 94704

Phone (510) 981-6800

Website https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/jobs