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  Req#: REF59907O

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  NOTE A: Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire found in the Additional Information section of this job announcement in addition to applying. Only applicants who submit both an application AND supplemental questionnaire will be considered for participation in the department's selection process.
  NOTE B: This position is for 2026 San Francisco summer day camps, not Camp Mather located in the Yosemite Valley.
  Contact: For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Dorothy Young at dorothy.s.young@sfgov.org.

  Application Opening: Friday, January 30, 2026
  Application Deadline: This announcement may close at any time after Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

  Period of Employment: Tentative Start Work Date of May 23 until Tentative End Work Date of August 14 or 21, 2026 COB. Later start and end dates will depend on camp operations and the number of individuals hired for each assignment. Candidates can request an assignment via the SQ, but please note that Recreation staff will make the final decision based on operational needs.

  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. It will never become a permanent City job. This particular announcement may be subject to temporary closure/suspension for screening and hiring purposes.

  About Our Department: Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America. In 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the nation where all residents have access to a park within a 10-minute walk, a direct result of the Department’s commitment to increasing and improving parkland in the city Learn More. Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City’s most popular and effective public agencies, our Department currently manages more than 230 parks, playgrounds and open spaces throughout San Francisco, including two outside city limits—Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras. The system includes full-complex recreation centers, swimming pools, golf courses, sports fields and numerous small-to-medium-sized clubhouses that offer a variety of sports- and arts-related recreation programs for people of all ages. Included in the Department’s responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the San Francisco Zoo and Lake Merced.

  More than 2,000 talented individuals are part of our team, from gardeners, foresters, and recreation leaders to park rangers, custodians, electricians, painters and more. Our core mission, as it has been throughout our history, is to provide opportunities for San Francisco residents and visitors alike to gather, play, learn, relax, and enjoy nature in the city.

  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.

  Job Description

  Role Description: During an action-packed summer, Camp Assistants help our Recreation Staff run Summer Day Camp programming: a wide variety of fun, cultural, educational and sports related activities in the City. We seek qualified individuals to work as Camp Assistants at various facilities, including Silver Tree (Glen Park), Kezar Sports (Golden Gate Park), and Pine Lake (Wawona/Sunset). Join our team of dedicated recreational professionals and Get Out and Play!

  Job Duties: The primary job duties of the Camp Assistant are to assist, organize and coordinate check-in/out, set-up/clean-up/take-down all the activities, prepare snacks, oversee lunch time, and overall supervise camp participants. This is a great steppingstone for those seeking a temporary summer job in the world of Recreation.

  Assignments: There are five general areas available for assignments: Community Services, Cultural Arts, Aquatics, Outdoor Recreation, and Sports & Athletics. Work hours are from approximately 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, depending on the specific camp, including after-care hours. The period of employment is from late May to mid-August. Some of our highly anticipated 2026Summer Day Camps are as follows:

  • Community Services: Camp for All, Everybody Plays, Look What I Can Do (Early Childhood Camp), and Superstar Adventure Camp
  • Cultural Arts: Harvey Milk, Mission Arts and Adventure, Randall Museum Camp, Sharon Art Camp, and Young People’s Teen Musical Theatre Company (YPTMTC)
  • Aquatics: Junior Lifeguards, Learn to Swim, and Sukahica Summer Camp (Lake Merced)
  • Outdoor Recreation: Silver Tree, Pine Lake, and Shred n’ Butter (skateboarding camp).
  • Sports & Athletics: Kezar Sports Camp, Fog City Sports Camp, Girls’ Sports, and Tennis Camp

  Note: Operational hours of each camp assignment are subject to change depending on the needs of the specific camp.

  More information about all San Francisco Summer Day Camps can be found on our registration website.

  Qualifications

  How to Qualify: Anyone with a High School Diploma/GED qualifies. If you are graduating in June 2026, you must be a high school graduate by the start date of camp (approximately June 8, 2026). 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 will meet the graduation requirements by your start work date, however you will still be responsible for providing a copy of your diploma once you graduate.

  Desirable Qualifications:

  • Ability to work with people of varied age groups and backgrounds.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
  • Present a neat, clean appearance at all times.
  • Ability to relate to the camp participants in a friendly and helpful manner.
  • Previous experience in working/volunteering with children (ages 5-11).
  • Previous customer service experience.

  Additional Information

  Supplemental Questionnaire REQUIRED: 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.

  Copy and paste the link here: https://forms.gle/5riNxzmPvQUZii9Z8

  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 up to date.

  Interviews will tentatively be held in-person in San Francisco in early March 2026, with a remote/virtual option if necessary.

  Education Verification: Applicants are required to verify that they have attained a High School Diploma or GED and may be required to submit verification of qualifying education at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please visit the following link for more information: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/

  Notes: 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  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

  Candidates for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code 5164.

  Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov 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.

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

  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.

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