Recreation Leader – Fall 2026 (After-School Program, Therapeutic Recreation, Cultural Arts) - Recreation & Parks (3279, TEX As-Needed)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is seeking applicants for Temporary Exempt As-Needed 3279 Recreation Leader (Levels I, II, and III) for the upcoming Fall 2026 Season in the following recreation areas: Community Services – After-School Program; Therapeutic Recreation Cultural Arts – Programming in the Visual, Performing and Digital Arts. Additional recreation areas may be added at a future date. The Department will determine your level of Recreation Leader based on operational needs, experience, and verification of qualifying experience. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to: Recreation Leader I (Program Assistant): Set up and break down for courses including tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment and other related material and equipment; incorporate core recreation values into the 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). Recreation Leader II (Program Provider) and Recreation Leader III (Certified Program Provider): Teach age-appropriate skills in a progressive sequence by running organized and well executed classes (e.g. participants not idle or in long lines); account for all participants in program, take attendance regularly and enter into database system, and follow check in/out procedures; plans classes and secures materials and equipment for participants to use. The Recreation Leader I performs program support, while Recreation Leaders II and III are responsible for direct instruction of recreation programs and activities. Recreation Leader IIIs are responsible for direct instruction of programs and activities that require certification.

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
Verification of qualifying education and experience must be documented on the employer's business letterhead and must include the name of the applicant, job title(s), dates of employment, type of employment (as-needed; full/part time), number of hours worked in each position, description of job duties performed, and signature of the employer or the employer's authorized representative.
Experience claimed in self-employment will only be accepted if supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license, and experience comparable to minimum qualifications above.
Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupation and total earnings must be submitted.

Nice To Haves

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

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 the 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
Plans classes and secures materials and equipment for participants to use