Job Description

Assignments are in various neighborhood park and recreation center locations and include activities such as arts and crafts, sports, cooking, gardening, facility support and so much more.  The basic work week schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday and up to 10 hours weekly.  Schedules will vary depending on the assignment and may include evenings and weekends. These positions are subject to budgetary constraints.

JOB TYPES AND DUTIES  

Eligible high school students can apply to one of 2 types of WORKREATION jobs that they are interested in. The different types of jobs include:

• AFTER SCHOOL ASSISTANT: Do you enjoy working with kids? Apply to work in one of Recreation and Park's afterschool programs in one of our Recreation Centers or neighborhood parks.  Help with homework and recreation activities including sports, arts & crafts, cooking, field trips, and special events.
• FACILITY/POOL ASSISTANT: Apply for a job in one of Recreation and Park's many Recreation Centers or Playgrounds. Working in one of our facilities or pools, you will be responsible for facility preparation including set up and/or breakdown for events, facility/pool monitoring, interacting with the public at the front desk, and maintaining the facility's/Pool’s public displays.

The school year program will run mid November 2022 – early May 2023.  Employees CANNOT miss work more than 5 days during program dates.

Employees MUST attend mandatory trainings, and new employee orientation.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.     Applicant must be a currently enrolled high school student between 14 and 18 years of age as of  November 12, 2022.  (Verification of age will be required); AND

2.     Applicant must possess a Social Security Card, valid picture identification, and documents that establish both identity and employment eligibility, such as a birth certificate, state issued proof of identity or proof of a legal right to work in the United States; AND

3.     Applicant must be a San Francisco resident AND attending high school in San Francisco during the academic year 2022-2023 (Proof may be requested at any time).  

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Work Permit. HOWEVER, students should NOT request a work permit until notified of a job offer.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 

Experience in leadership, volunteer work, participation in organized art or sport activities; ability to type, word processing and/or computer graphics skills; bilingual skills, including American Sign Language (ASL); strong verbal communication skills; ability to write well; participation in a sport, art, or day camp and experience working in ethnically and socially diverse communities are desired. Of particular interest is direct experience in recreation/aquatics, gardening or office/clerical work.

Additional Information

SPECIFIC INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RECRUITMENT IS LISTED BELOW:

APPOINTMENT TYPE:  This is a Temporary Exempt appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, is considered “at will” and serves at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

POSITION SALARY: $18.00 hourly

IMPORTANT DATES

APPLICATION OPENING:  JULY 22, 2022

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE:  AUGUST 3, 2022, 5:00 PM

VIRTUAL APPLICATION WORKSHOP:  July 28, 2022 6pm – 7pm  (For questions please call Atajinae Jarreau at (415) 831-6812 or email workreation@sfgov.org.)

VIRTUAL JOB INTERVIEW ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP:  September 1, 2022, 6pm - 7pm

(For questions  please call Atajinae Jarreau at (415) 831-6812 or email workreation@sfgov.org.)

INTERVIEWS:  The week of September 6, 2022 

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING FOR APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR A WORKREATION JOB WILL BE HELD TENTATIVELY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2022. 

MANDATORY AND PAID WORKREATION ORIENTATION WILL BE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Lilli Ann Bobila, at 415-831-2731 or by email at lilliann.bobila@sfgov.org.

All completed applications will be reviewed in detail. Selected students will be invited to an interview tentatively the week of September 6, 2022. Previous paid or volunteer experience with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department does NOT guarantee employment.

We appreciate your understanding as we cannot accommodate interviews outside of these dates. Please plan accordingly as there will be no make-up available.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

 1. APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILLED OUT BY THE JOB SEEKER HIM/HERSELF. While it may seem helpful, parents, guardians, teachers or counselors may NOT prepare or submit the applications. The information provided on the application and supplemental application will be used to screen applicants and should come from and be prepared by the student directly to ensure accuracy.

2. Applicants should keep a copy of the email confirmation notice that verifies the application was submitted as well as copies of their application materials and any other documents submitted. The Recreation and Park Department is not responsible for unsubmitted or misdirected applications sent to the wrong recruitment or other city department. Without documented proof of timely submission, applications in question will not be considered.

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
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, “shelter-in-place” has been issued for all San Francisco residents that is expected to be in effect until further notice. As a result, Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. 

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.

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.

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 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.