Job Description

Under direction, the Recreation Coordinator supervises, plans coordinates, develops and evaluates Summer Day Camp programs in the areas of Recreation Facilities and Recreational Programs. Essential functions include: Supervising staff and daily operations of a summer day camp; Procuring the materials and resources necessary for implementing day camp programs, and in making the most effective use of the facilities and staff; Compiling data and preparing attendance, facility use and budget expenditures or other financial reports; Conducting informational meetings with staff, and volunteers concerning policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to their specific assigned activities at a community recreation center, and performing additional duties as required. At this time, the following camps will have positions: Kezar Athletics Camp, Jr. Giants Baseball Program, Silver Tree Day Camp, Pine Lake Day Camp

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION:  Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND EXPERIENCE:  4000 hours of experience leading recreational activities, performing recreational support services, and/or facility monitoring (experience as a security guard is not qualifying as facility monitoring).

SUBSTITUTION: Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year for year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal to 2000 hours. Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Recreation, Recreation Administration, Business Management, Physical Education/Kinesiology, Performing Arts, or Visual Arts may substitute for 2000 hours of experience as described above.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience working with children in a recreation environment.
• Experience in teaching, management, camp management, recreation or youth enrichment programming.
• Experience leading recreation camps or programs for children with autism and other development disabilities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified
• Background in positive behavior management
• CBRPC (California Board of Recreation and Park Certification)
• NAYS (National Alliance For Youth Sports) Certification
• Fluency in languages other than English, including American Sign language
• CA Driver's License
• Required working knowledge of personal computers with word processing
• Working knowledge of recreation principles
• Knowledge and understanding of the visual performing arts

VERIFICATION: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: Information About the Hiring Process | Department of Human Resources (sfdhr.org) NOTE: 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.

Additional Information

CONTACT: For questions about this announcement, please contact Dorothy Young at dorothy.s.young@sfgov.org COMPENSATION: $31.24/hour  DATE OPENED: January 11, 2022 FILING DEADLINE: File Immediately. This announcement may close at any time after 5:00 pm on January 25, 2022

APPOINTMENT TYPE: This position is a temporary exempt, as-needed appointment. This position is seasonal and will not result in an eligible list for a permanent civil service position. Employees serve at the will of the Appointing Officer.

STEPS TO APPLY:

1. Carefully review the information presented in this job announcement.  
2. Complete the required supplemental questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/g/pevv39034c. Only applications with a submitted supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed for consideration in the department's selection process.  
3. Complete your application with as much detail as possible in the experience section. Please be sure to include all relevant training and experience (duties and how many hours per week you worked for each position) in your application. It is essential that you provide complete information. A resume will not substitute for a completed application. If you write "see resume" on your application, your application may be rejected.

SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to the minimum qualifications and response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. 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.

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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents

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

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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.