Swim Lesson Coordinator, Youth Recreation Recreation & Wellbeing

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Departmental Overview

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.

Position Summary

The UC Berkeley Youth Recreation Swim Lesson Program offers a comprehensive & engaging Learn to Swim Program. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and well qualified staff to teach and oversee our swim lessons to children between the ages of 6 months -13 years. Lessons are located at the beautiful Strawberry Canyon pool and the Golden Bear Pool in the Berkeley hills. These are temporary Spring, Summer and Fall positions.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 01/28/2026. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination of aquatic programs (group, private, camp) at Strawberry Canyon or Golden Bear.
• Provides work direction for swim instructors.
• Assists Aquatics Director with selection, training, scheduling, and evaluation of swim instructors.
• Provides guidance and instruction to other program instructors on best practices, procedures, methods and techniques on program activities.
• Oversees aqua facility operations.
• Assists with management of first aid station/emergency response.
• Prepares pool facilities/equipment for programs and recreational swimming.
• Assists with supervision of recreational swimming hours.
• Teaches swimming lessons.
• Provides advanced or specialized activity instruction to program participants, individually or in groups.
• Interacts with recreational program participants in a positive manner.
• Maintains a supportive environment for program participants and facilitates involvement.
• Keeps current on teaching methods, techniques and skills through continuing education.
• Participates in required professional development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience assisting with the supervision of swim instructors, aquatics facilities, and swimming lessons.
• Previous experience working with age level specific to the aquatics activity.
• Position requires work leadership and inter-personal skills for those in a lead capacity, and the ability to work effectively across the organization, internally and externally.
• Proficiency in the use of basic computer programs relevant to job duties.
• Service orientation, program management, sound judgment and decision-making, critical thinking, develop original ideas, creative problem-solving skills in a varied and challenging environment.
• Must be able to work effectively, across all organization levels, internally and externally
• Knowledge of and/or can quickly learn campus policies and procedures.
• Standard Adult/Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
• Sensory abilities (hearing, seeing, etc.) necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• High school diploma and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience with youth camps or outdoor programs.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly rate that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $21.00 - $22.00.

• This is a 3-month, part-time contract appointment at (12 hours/week).
• This is a non-exempt, biweekly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This recruitment has 4 openings.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.