Recreation Leader – FALL 2026 (Afterschool, Therapeutic Recreation, Cultural Arts) - Recreation & Parks (3279, TEX As-Needed)

Application Opening: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Application Deadline:  Apply Immediately . Application filing will be open at least through July 31, 2026, and will close any time thereafter. Appointment Type:  Temporary Exempt As-Needed.  This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.  This appointment is as-needed and not to exceed six (6) months or 1040 hours. Contact: If you have questions regarding this recruitment or application process, you may contact Recruitment Analyst, Stacy Chung, at [email protected] . About Us 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. 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 Season in the following recreation areas: Community Services – Afterschool 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 our operational needs, your experience, and verification of your 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. Distinguishing Features:  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. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination) Experience: 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. License and Certification: 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. Substitution:   12 units of college course work or certified recreation related (including cultural arts) certificate course work may be substituted for 250 hours of experience. Desirable Qualifications The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring. 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 Verification of Experience and/or Education Applicants are required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at the time of application filing.  Information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at  https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements . Verification of qualifying 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-employ