Recreation Supervisor (3289) - Camp Mather - Rec & Parks

Application Opening - December 31, 2024
Application Deadline - Apply Immediately. This announcement may close at any time but not before January 15, 2025
Compensation - $48.75/Hour
Appointment Type: This position is a full-time, temporary exempt, Category 18 appointment. This position is seasonal and is expected complete service at the end of the camp season in October 2025. Employees serve at the will of the Appointing Officer.
Contact: For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Antonio Archuleta at [email protected].

NOTE: Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire found in the Additional Information section of this job announcement in addition to submitting an application. Only applicants who submit both an application AND supplemental questionnaire will be considered for participation in the department's selection process.

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.  San Francisco recently became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park.  Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City’s most popular and effective public agencies, our Department manages and maintains more than 22camp5 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces in San Francisco, including two outside of city limits: Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras. Our 4,100- acre system includes 25 recreation centers, 9 swimming pools, 5 golf courses and numerous athletic facilities, including sports courts, ball diamonds, soccer fields and gymnasiums. Included in the department’s responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the Palace of Fine Arts, and TPC Harding Park golf course.

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.

About Camp Mather
Each summer, RPD operates Camp Mather, a rustic family campground located near Yosemite National Park, approximately 3 hours east of San Francisco. Each week, about 500 campers enjoy a week-long stay at Camp Mather; enjoying a full range of recreation activities such as a supervised swimming pool and a lake for water activities, supervised recreation programs, hiking, and evening campfire entertainment. Guests stay in cabins, and enjoy 3 delicious meals each day, served cafeteria style with a full salad bar and excellent service.

Learn more about Camp Mather on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2S_JZ4kKr5I

Under supervision of the Camp Mather Manager, this position is responsible for assisting with off-season preparation including staff recruitment/hiring, facility inspections, and equipment management. This position will also oversee main office functions and support staff, and assist with implementation of camp's recreational programs and day-to-day operations during camp season using independent judgement and decision making. Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

Off-Season Responsibilities:

1. Staff Recruitment & Training:
   • Assist in recruiting and interviewing prospective staff members for the upcoming season.
   • Assists in planning and facilitating New Hire Orientation, including training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Safety Emergency Action Plan (SEAP).
2. Annual Inspections & Facility Prep:
   • Assists in coordinating yearly inspections, including fire safety, ropes course, and health department assessments.
3. Inventory & Purchasing:
   • Conduct inventory and inspect previous season's equipment to assess needs for the upcoming year.
   • Assist with planning and recommending purchases to ensure all resources and supplies are in place.

In-Season Responsibilities (High Season):

1. Staff Supervision & Program Oversight:
   • Supervise main office and support staff and assist in supervising up to 30 staff who conduct daily recreational activities and programming for camp patrons, and administrative support staff.
   • Assist in ensuring that all programs are engaging, safe, and aligned with the camp’s mission and values.
   • Oversee camp operations in the absence of the Camp Manager or the 3289 CAT 18, ensuring 24/7 coverage and effective resolution of issues.
2. Support Services:
   • Oversee the check-in of weekly camp guests
   • Supervise the daily main office operations which include: selling daily passes, assembling weekly welcome packets, taking program fee payments
   • Sending out weekly communications to campers.
   • Preparing purchasing and OT documents for Manager’s signature.
   • Supervising weekly time entry submissions, and time-off requests.
   • Providing information to campers and guests.
   • Ensure accuracy of weekly program schedules
3. Community Relations:
   • Assists in building and strengthening partnerships with local organizations and businesses to enhance camp resources and programming.
   • Act as a representative of Camp Mather within the local community, fostering positive relationships and potential collaborations.
   • Responsible for Guest Relations with Senior Camp, Randall Camp, and TOE Camp.
   • Establish, maintain and foster positive, harmonious and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City Officials, employees, supervisors, participants, coworkers, and the general public.
   • Maintain respectful, consistent and fair when dealing with community members
   • Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
   • Multitask and be flexible in approaching solutions.
   • Be self-directed, show initiative and demonstrate a dedication to the position and the community.
4. Safety & Emergency Preparedness:
   • Assist in the development and implementation of contingency plans for natural disasters, including wildfires and health-related emergencies (e.g., COVID-19).
   • Assists in ensuring all emergency action plans and safety protocols are actively followed by staff to prioritize patron and staff well-being. 

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Requires at least five (5) years of experience in professional recreation work, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity overseeing activities in recreation.

Substitution: Additional experience in professional recreation work may substitute for the educational requirement as described above on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of four (4) years. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter unit equal to one year.

Steps to Apply:

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

1. Complete your application with as much detail as possible in the experience section. Please be sure to include all relevant training and experience in your application. It is essential that you provide complete information. A resume will not substitute for a completed application. If you write "see resume" on your application, your application may be rejected.
2. Complete the required supplemental questionnaire found here: https://forms.office.com/g/8rTL1s70x3 The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather job specific information. Only applications with a submitted supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed for consideration in the department's selection process.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] 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.

Selection Process: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to the minimum qualifications and response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. 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.

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
• 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.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1 and Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

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. 

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.

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.

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.