About the Role
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is seeking applicants for Temporary Exempt As-Needed Recreation Leader (Levels I, II, and III) for the upcoming Fall Season. This role supports various recreation areas including Community Services and Cultural Arts. The department will determine the specific level based on operational needs, experience, and verification of qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Set up and break down for courses including tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment and other related material and equipment.
- Incorporate core recreation values into activities in a developmentally appropriate manner.
- Keep equipment, binder, and supplies in order, well maintained, and in the proper location.
- Complete and submit paperwork accurately (timesheets, lesson plans, certifications, materials & supply requests, etcetera).
- Teach age-appropriate skills in a progressive sequence by running organized and well executed classes.
- Account for all participants in program, take attendance regularly and enter into database system, and follow check in/out procedures.
- Plan classes and secure materials and equipment for participants to use.
Requirements
- Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).
- Recreation Leader I requires 500 hours of recreation experience delivering instructions/programs.
- Recreation Leaders II and III require 1,000 hours of recreation experience delivering instruction/programs.
- Recreation Leader III requires possession of certification required by the Recreation and Park Department and issued by the professional organization in the specific programming field.
- At a future point, all employees must possess a certification for First Aid/CPR.
- 12 units of college coursework or certified recreation-related (including cultural arts) certificate coursework may be substituted for 250 hours of experience.
Skills
- Ability to analyze situations, plan, organize, and research
- Ability to speak and write effectively
- Ability to follow instructions and to maintain working relations with fellow employees and the public
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Temporary Exempt As-Needed
- On Call
Experience Level
- Recreation Leader I: 500 hours of recreation experience
- Recreation Leader II: 1,000 hours of recreation experience
- Recreation Leader III: 1,000 hours of recreation experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Benefits
- No health or retirement benefits
About the Company
- The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America, managing over 230 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces.
- The Department's mission is to provide opportunities for San Francisco residents and visitors to gather, play, learn, relax, and enjoy nature.
- The team consists of over 2,000 individuals in various roles, including gardeners, park rangers, and recreation leaders.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
