Department: Recreation & Park Commission

Job class: 3264-Camp Assistant

Salary: $19.0375/hour

Role type: Temporary Exempt

Hours: Part-time

ANNOUNCEMENT UPDATE 4/7/2023: As of April 7, 2023, the majority of slots for the 3264 Camp Assistant position have been filled. However, as stated in the Application Deadline, this position will remain open until May 1, 2023, in case slots reopen. If your application was submitted after April 1, it will be reviewed as a potential alternate and you may be offered a make-up interview. This is not guaranteed and will depend on department need. Thank you for your interest. 

If you have 500 hours of verifiable recreation experience, please consider applying for the 3279 Recreation Leader position. If you have questions about the Rec Leader job, please email [email protected]. 

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NOTE A: Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire found in the Additional Information section of this job announcement in addition to applying. Only applicants who submit both an application AND supplemental questionnaire will be considered for participation in the department's selection process.

NOTE B: This position is for San Francisco summer day camps, not Camp Mather located in the Yosemite Valley. If you are interested in a position at Camp Mather, please search “Camp Mather” on careers.sf.gov.  

Contact: For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Dorothy Young ([email protected], 415-831-2762) or Katherine Dere ([email protected], (415) 831-2705).

Application Opening: December 31, 2022.

Application Deadline: Apply before April 1, 2023, to get the best chance at assignments. This announcement may close at any time, but not before May 1, 2023, at 4:30 pm.

Period of Employment:  Mid/late May to August 12, 2023, COB. Later start dates will depend on camp operations and the number of individuals hired for each assignment. Candidates can request an assignment via the supplemental application, but please note that SF Recreation staff will make the final decision based on operational needs.

Hourly Rate: $19.0375

Application Status: This is an ongoing recruitment for a TEX As Needed Civil Service appointment under Charter Category 16.  It will never become a permanent City job. This particular announcement may be subject to temporary closure/suspension for screening and hiring purposes.

If you have a minimum of 500 verifiable hours working in the recreation field and you are interested in a Temporary As Needed position as a Recreation Leader in San Francisco, please apply for the 3279 Recreation Leader – San Francisco Summer Day Camps position. 

Appointment Type: This recruitment is for a Temporary Exempt (TEX), as-needed appointment. This position is exempt from the Civil Service examination process pursuant to the San Francisco Charter Section 10.104 and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

About:

Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America.  San Francisco recently became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park.  Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City’s most popular and effective public agencies, our Department manages and maintains more than 225 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces in San Francisco, including two outside of city limits: Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras. Our 4,100-acre system includes 24 recreation centers, 9 swimming pools, 5 golf courses and numerous athletic facilities, including sports courts, ball diamonds, soccer fields and gymnasiums. Included in the department’s responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the Palace of Fine Arts, and TPC Harding Park golf course.

More than 2,000 talented individuals are part of our team, from gardeners, foresters, and recreation leaders to park rangers, custodians, electricians, painters and more. Our core mission, as it has been throughout our history, is to provide opportunities for San Francisco residents and visitors alike to gather, play, learn, relax, and enjoy nature in the city.

Race and Social Equity Statement

We believe that parks and open space in San Francisco provides the opportunity to model equitable access for all.  With this belief, San Francisco became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park. The Recreation and Park Department’s goal is to close the gaps and improve equity and access to quality parks and open space, and recreation activities for historically marginalized communities.  

We envision a department that proactively infuses racial and social equity in its internal operations.  With a multi-disciplinary team of talented individuals - gardeners, recreation leaders, park rangers, custodians, craft shop personnel, park and recreation managers and more, the department is committed to doing its part to provide equitable access to parks and programs for all the communities we serve to enjoy, as well as foster a work environment where our differences are celebrated, and everyone has what they need to thrive regardless of their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin.

Role Description

During an action-packed Summer, Camp Assistants help our Recreation Staff run our Summer Day Camp programming through a wide variety of fun, cultural, educational and leisure/recreational/sports related activities in the City. Come join us, as we are seeking qualified individuals to become Camp Assistants at our various facilities including Silver Tree (Glen Park) and Pine Lake (Wawona/Sunset).  You will become a team member of a group of dedicated recreational professionals who seek to INSPIRE SF kids to Get Out and Play!

The primary job duties of a Camp Assistant are to assist, organize and coordinate check-in/out, set-up/clean/take down all the activities, prepare snacks/oversee lunch time, and help to overall supervise the camp participants. This is a great steppingstone for those seeking a temporary summer job in the world of Recreation.

There are 5 general camp areas for available assignments. Work hours will be approximately 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, depending on the specific camp, and including after-care hours. The period of employment will be primarily from mid/late May to mid-August. The names of some of the anticipated 2023 Day Camps are as follows:

Community Services: Mega Camp, Neighborhood Camps, Teen Camp, Early Child Recreations Camps, Everybody Plays (Therapeutic Rec camp for children with disabilities), etc.

Cultural Arts: Silver Tree, Pine Lake , Randall Camp, Harvey Milk Arts Camp, etc.

Aquatics: Sukahika (Lake Merced outdoor water camp), etc.

Sports & Athletics: Kezar Sports Camp, Track & Field, Baseball, Basketball, Girls’ Sports, Shred N’Butter Skateboarding Camp, Tasters Choice, TLC Summer Explorers Camp, etc.

Neighborhood Enrichment: Herz Summer Camp, YoungBlood Coleman Camps, Garfield Camp, etc.

Note: Operational hours of each camp assignment are subject to change depending on the needs of the specific camp.

More information about all the SF REC Summer Day Camps can be found at SF Rec Online Registration website (activecommunities.com), including registration details. 

How to Qualify

Anyone with a High School Diploma/GED qualifies. if you are graduating in June 2023, you must be a graduate by June 5, 2023, or by your tentative start date. Qualified candidates will be required to submit a copy of your diploma/GED during the final offer stage. We will also accept written confirmation by your high school counselor that you will meet the graduation requirements by your start work date.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to work with people of varied age groups and backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Present a neat, clean appearance at all times
• Ability to relate to the camp participants in a friendly and helpful manner
• Previous experience in working/volunteering with Youth (ages 5-11)
• Previous customer service experience

Additional Information

Supplemental Questionnaire REQUIRED: Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire in addition to submitting an application. Only applicants who submit both an application AND supplemental questionnaire will be allowed to participate in the department's selection process.

Copy and paste the link here: https://forms.gle/GZmpzrNEPayW6diw9

Selection Procedures: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and up to date.

Interviews will likely be in-person in San Francisco, between March 27 and 30, 2023, with optional remote accommodations if necessary.

Education Verification: Applicants are required to verify that they have attained a High School Diploma or GED, and may be required to submit verification of qualifying education at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please visit the following link for more information: https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Notes: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Conviction History Further Information

As a finalist for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances, such as:

• Candidates applying for positions with the Unified School District and the Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.
• Candidates applying for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code 5164.

Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City.

If you are selected as a finalist, the hiring department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.