City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, assists in the planning, supervision and coordination of specialized recreation programs; may act as a consultant to recreation field staff with regard to specialized recreation activities; may supervise subordinate staff assigned to recreation specialties; performs related duties as required.

Supervises subordinate staff assigned to recreation specialties.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises recreation and playground staff in regard to planning and programming recreational activities of a specialized nature for a particular area or ethnic or community group.

2. Plans and prepares general programs for area-wide or city-wide application and may requisition or otherwise make available special supplies and materials required.

3. Carries out, explains and interprets policies, rules and procedures with respect to specialized recreational activities; Participates with neighborhood activity interest groups and other agencies serving the city in interpreting recreation and specialty programs to the general public.

4. Organizes, instructs and rehearses groups for special area- or city-wide festivals and events; may conduct certain classes and lectures in a particular specialty (arts and crafts, drama, dance, camping, aquatics, photography and natural sciences).

5. Supervises all recreational facilities within a geographic area or may supervise a facility on a citywide basis in a particular recreational specialty; coordinates the use of such specialized facilities as the Junior Museum with other recreational and educational programs.

6. Assists in development of specialized courses and programs in aquatics, photography and natural sciences; may prepare releases for the news media to publicize specialized recreational programs and events.

7. Maintains records and reports; may assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget; may plan and conduct in-service training classes; prepares or directs the preparation of statistical reports on attendance and public interest in various specialized recreation programs.

Knowledge of: Requires a thorough knowledge of recreational theory and practice as well as knowledge in such special fields as arts and crafts, aquatics, photography, drama and natural sciences.

Ability and Skill to: Plan, coordinate and supervise various types of recreational activities; explain and promote recreation programs to departmental personnel, civic and neighborhood groups and interested individuals; speak and write effectively; determine needs and submit budgetary estimates for a section of the recreation program; prepare and maintain records and reports on all activities supervised.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
Requires completion of a four-year college or university with a baccalaureate degree.

Experience:
Requires at least five (5) years of experience in professional recreation work, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.