Sports Field Monitor (Non-Career) - Full-time / Part-time

About the Department

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Sports Field Monitor (Non-Career) in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to monitor competitive sports events in an assigned gymnasium, ball field, or court. You'll perform routine field preparations, gymnasium and outdoor court set-up and monitor sidelines for safety during games. 

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Position Duties

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:  
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Sufficient playing experience in assigned sport to demonstrate an appropriate knowledge of the rules of play is desirable.

Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record. Must be willing to work out of doors and must be willing to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Current CPR and First Aid certificate is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications must be received by Monday, March 2, 2026, 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 . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

Other Qualifications

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

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)
• Review 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 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  at the time of application.