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. 

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, setup/clean/take down all the activities, prepare snacks/oversee lunch time, and help to overall supervise the camp participants. This is a great stepping stone for those seeking a temporary summer job into the world of Recreation.

There are 5 general camp areas for available assignments. Work hours will be generally approximately 8:00/30 am to 5:30 pm (though some camps will have shorter hours)*.  The period of employment will be primarily mid/late May to mid August.   The following are the names of most of the anticipated 2022 Day Camps:

Community Services - Neighborhood Camps *Mini Adventurers, Teen Camp, Mega Camp, Everybody Plays (inclusion camp for children with disabilities), etc.

Cultural Arts – Silver Tree, Pine Lake, Pac Arts, Randall Camp, Harvey Milk Arts Camp, Art in the Park, etc.

Aquatics – Aqua Camp, Camp Swim and Play, Jr. Lifeguard, Sukahika (Lake Merced), etc.

Sports & Athletics – Kezar, Archery, Track & Field, Fog City, Skateboarding, Rock Climbing, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Girls’ Sports, Tasters Choice, TLC Summer Explorers Camp, Shred N’Butter, etc.

Requity  - Herz Summer Camp, YoungBlood Coleman Camps, etc.

*the 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&Park Summer Day Camps can be found at SF Rec Online Registration (activecommunities.com) including registration details.  

Anyone with a High School Diploma/GED qualifies - if you are graduating in June 2022, you must be a graduate by the 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 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

Hourly Rate - $18.0875

Apply by April 1st to get the best chance at assignments.

Period of Employment - Mid/late May to August 12, 2022 COB.   Later start dates will depend on the camp operations and number of individuals hired for each assignment.   Via the supplemental application*, Candidates can request an assignment - Note - SF Recreation & Park Recreation staff will make the final decision based on operations.

NOTE: 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.

Supplemental Questionnaire (please copy and paste this when you apply - it is required information)

https://forms.gle/343RHK7mhYp5udgz5

Application Opening -  Friday, December 31. 2021

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

If you are interested in a temporary as needed  appointment/position at Camp Mather (Yosemite valley) please click on this link  3264 Camp Assistant - Mather (Yosemite).

If you are interested in a temporary as needed appointment/position as a Recreation Leader (in SF) please click on this link  3279 Recreation Leader SF

If you are interested in a temporary as needed appointment/position as a Recreation Leader (at Camp Mather) please click on this link 3279 Recreation Leader Camp Mather 2022

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.

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 kept up-to-date. 

Education Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

    
Education Verification: 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.

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

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

ver 12/31/21

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.