Applicants must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire found in the 'How to Apply' section of this job announcement in addition to applying online. Only applicants who submit both an online application AND Supplemental Questionnaire will be considered for participation in the department's selection process.

Applicants are advised to gather all required documents indicated in Minimum Qualification #2.

Please read Critical Tips for Applying on Smartr (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UxIagnj-tzWc6nkU3kE6vI07f9RbnDAJ/view?usp=sharing)  before you apply.

Application Opening:  Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Deadline:  Monday, July 15, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Compensation: $25.00 hourly 

Appointment Type: This position is a temporary exempt, as-needed appointment. This position is seasonal and will not result in an eligible list for a permanent civil service position. Employees serve at the will of the Appointing Officer.

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1 - Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately by clicking on the   'Apply Now' or 'I'm Interested' button and follow instructions as prompted.  AND

Step 2 – Complete and submit the Supplemental Questionnaire by clicking on  the link: https://forms.gle/disdQXhfBFEEahWx7

Note:  Failure to complete all steps above will be considered as INCOMPLETE and applicant will be disqualified.  Both application and Supplemental Questionnaire are due on or before Monday, July 15, 2024 by 5:00 pm. 

The Recreation & Park Department is hiring multiple positions in job class 9910 – Public Service Trainee – Workreation Program – School Year 2024/2025.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. 

Are you a student between the ages of 14 and 18? Do you enjoy working with youth? Do you love assisting customers? How about working outdoors? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then apply to work for San Francisco Recreation and Parks Workreation Youth Employment Program. Assignments include activities such as arts and crafts, sports, cooking, gardening, facility support and so much more. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's Workreation Youth Employment Program may be your ticket to a great school year!

Now in our 64th year, the Workreation school year program has offered local young people the opportunity to become a part of the workforce, tackle new challenges, learn responsibility and professionalism, and gain valuable job skills. There are many interesting and rewarding jobs that could benefit from your youthful energy, enthusiasm, special skills, and expertise.

Assignments are in various neighborhood park and recreation center locations and include activities such as arts and crafts, sports, cooking, gardening, facility support and so much more.  The basic work week schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday and up to 15 hours weekly.  Schedules will vary depending on the assignment and may include evenings and weekends. These positions are subject to budgetary constraints.

Eligible high school students can apply to one of four (4) types of WORKREATION jobs:

• After School Assistant: Do you enjoy working with kids? Apply to work in one of Recreation and Park's afterschool programs in one of our recreation centers or neighborhood parks.  Help with homework and recreation activities including sports, arts & crafts, cooking, field trips, and special events.

• Facility Assistant:  Apply for a job in one of Recreation and Park's many recreation centers facility. Working in one of our facilities you will be responsible for facility preparation including set up and/or breakdown for events, facility monitoring, interacting with the public at the front desk, and maintaining the facility's public displays.

• Green Assistant: Enjoy working in the outdoors? Apply for a job assisting our gardeners in keeping our parks clean and beautiful including planting and weeding.

• Pool Assistant: Apply for a job in one of Recreation and Park's many swimming pools. Working in one of our pools, you will be responsible for setup and/or breakdown for events, pool monitoring, interacting with the public at the front desk, and maintaining the pool’s public displays.

The school year program will run mid October 2024 to late May 2025.  Selected and hired applicants must attend mandatory trainings, and new employee orientation scheduled for Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Randall Museum, 11 am. 

Minimum Qualifications:

1.     Applicants must be a currently enrolled high school student and be between 14 and 18 years of age as of October 12, 2024.  (Verification of age will be required); AND

2.     Applicants must possess a Social Security Card, valid picture identification, and documents that establish both identity and employment eligibility, such as a birth certificate, state issued proof of identity or proof of a legal right to work in the United States; AND

3.     Applicants must be a San Francisco resident AND attending high school in San Francisco during the academic year 2024-2025 (Proof may be requested at any time).  

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Work Permit. HOWEVER, students should NOT request a work permit until notified of a job offer.

Desirable Qualifications 

Experience in leadership, volunteer work, participation in organized art or sport activities; ability to type, word processing and/or computer graphics skills; bilingual skills, including American Sign Language (ASL); strong verbal communication skills; ability to write well; participation in a sport, art, or day camp and experience working in ethnically and socially diverse communities are desired. Of particular interest is direct experience in recreation/aquatics, gardening or office/clerical work.

IMPORTANT DATES

Workreation Job Interview Workshop:  July 20, 2024, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Eureka Valley Recreation Center – 100 Collingwood Street, San Francisco, 94114  (To RSVP and for more information please call Atajinae Jarreau at (415) 831-6812 or email workreation@sfgov.org.) RSVP by July 17, 2024.

Panel Oral Interview:  The week of July 29, 2024 

Qualified applicants will be invited for a panel oral interview the last week of July.  Interview notices with date, time, and location will be sent out via email the week prior to interviews.   We appreciate your understanding as we are unable to accommodate interviews outside of these dates. Please plan accordingly as there will be no make-ups available.

Employment Processing for selected applicants only:  Saturday, August 24, 2024 and/or Sunday, August 25, 2024

Mandatory Workreation Orientation:  October 12, 2024

Applicants will receive a confirmation email 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.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Lilli Ann Bobila, at 415-831-2731 or by email at lilliann.bobila@sfgov.org.

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed in detail. Previous paid or volunteer experience with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department does NOT guarantee employment.

Important Information:

1. Applications must be filled out by the job seeker him/herself. While it may seem helpful, parents, guardians, teachers or counselors may NOT prepare or submit the applications. The information provided on the application and supplemental application will be used to screen applicants and should come from and be prepared by the student directly to ensure accuracy.

2. Applicants should keep a copy of the email confirmation notice that verifies the application was submitted as well as copies of their application materials and any other documents submitted. The Recreation and Park Department is not responsible for unsubmitted or misdirected applications sent to the wrong recruitment or other city department. Without documented proof of timely submission, applications in question will not be considered.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)

• Conviction History

• Employee Benefits Overview  (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)  

• Equal Employment Opportunity (https://sfdhr.org/equal-employment-opportunity)  

• Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)

• ADA Accommodation

• Veterans Preference (http://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#veteranspreference)

• Right to Work

• Copies of Application Documents (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#copies)

• Diversity Statement

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.