What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation leader position at City and County of San Francisco?
Job Description
Come join us as we are seeking qualified individuals as Recreation Leaders who will either provide quality programming or assist with events / programs (including seasonal Day Camp programs) at our various facilities throughout the City.
You will become a team member of a group of dedicated recreational professionals who seek to INSPIRE SF residents and visitors to Get Out and Play!
SF Day Camps run from June 10 to August 16, 2024 and operate on a Monday to Friday basis. Work shifts are various, between the hours of 8am and 6pm.
Love working with kids? SF Recreation and Park offers a variety of camp activities from nature and outdoor play, to art and science, field trips, swimming, sports, and more! Check out our catalog of day camp offerings at : catalog link.
Typically, Recreation Leaders assist or lead Day Camps program throughout the day in various activities ranging from hiking, storytelling, traditional skits and songs, art activities and field games.
We are seeking individuals who have experience in leading games, songs, and other cultural fun activities. Each Recreation Leader will mentor camp counselors and 1 to 2 youth assistants aged 14 .
NOTE if you are hired, you will be required to attend the New Recreation Employee Orientation which covers Department procedures and policies as well as a Unit Orientation before starting work.
POSITION DESCRIPTION : The three levels are summarized below :
Under supervision of Recreation and Park Operations staff,
Recreation Leader I performs program support work, light office tasks, customer service duties, set up and take down of tables and chairs and occasional janitorial tasks;
and performs related duties as required.
Recreation Leader II is responsible for delivery of recreation programs and activities. May also be responsible for the set up and take down of tables and chairs and occasional janitorial tasks;
and performs related duties as required.
Recreation Leader III Certified Program Provider is responsible for the delivery of all Certified recreation, leisure and sport programs and activities in which the Recreation and Parks Department require the employee to be certified.
May also be responsible for the set up and take down of tables and chairs and occasional janitorial tasks; and performs related duties as required
Distinguishing Feature : The Recreation Leader I performs program assistance and facility monitoring, while Leaders II and III are responsible for direct instruction of recreation programs and activities.
Recreation Leader III provides program instruction at a certified level of skill / expertise as deemed necessary by the Department.
Essential job duties across the board- May also be responsible for the set up and take down of facility tables and chairs and occasional janitorial tasks, administrative tasks, and perform other related duties as required, etc.
There are seven (7) areas for available assignments. The following are brief descriptions of each area and examples of the types of programming provided in each one :
Cultural Arts camps include Art & Science Camps , and large outdoor camps (Pine Lake and Silver Tree)
Aquatics camps include a junior lifeguard camp, swim lessons for all ages, and waterfront sport camp
Sports & Athletics includes camps focusing of various sports, including extreme and alternative sports.
Neighborhood Enrichment Services provides camps serving the city’s most vulnerable populations, including youth living in public housing, foster care, or unhoused.
Other areas - Support Services and Permits
Last updated : 2024-09-10
