Camp Assistant SUMMER 2022 SF Day Camps (3264)
Job 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, 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.
Qualifications
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
HOURLY RATE - $18.08
Apply by April 1st to get the best chance at assignments.
Period of Employment - Mid/late May to Mid August 2022. 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.
Additional Information
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:
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 - katherine.dere@sfgov.org - work phone (415)831-2705
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
ver 12/31/21
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.