City and County of San Francisco

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. Plans, organizes, and implements recreational programs and park maintenance operations and ensures consistency with departmental policies and community needs; and reviews and revises existing recreational programs, park maintenance practices, or formulates new programs.

2. Directs and supervises assigned personnel involving the interpretation and enforcement of departmental and city policies, objectives, and operational procedures; trains and evaluates staff; and participates in supervisory personnel selection, development, and assignments.

3. Prepares, evaluates, and monitors the annual budget for a division or section; and projects associated program costs and other budgetary considerations to determine whether the department and community needs can be implemented with available funding.

4. Establishes and reviews goals, and conducts regular staff meetings regarding daily operations, departmental policies, program or budgetary problems, and proposed programs, activities, or special events.

5. Represents the department and acts as a liaison in meetings of elected and appointed officials, and special meetings on policies, programs, proposals, and other items relating to the Recreation and Park Department; consults with the department's capital division and structural maintenance personnel, other city department administrators including engineering, landscape, and architectural specialists about matters relating to new or remodeled facilities and parks; and meets and consults with administrative and supervisory personnel, community groups, and the general public on such topics as the department's decisions and policies, and the needs of the community.

6. Makes routine inspections of all parks and recreational facilities including but not limited to: pools, gymnasiums, museums, parks, squares, plazas, mini parks, club houses, stadiums, arts and crafts facilities, playgrounds, athletic fields and courts, and golf courses.

7. Reviews letters of intent (applications) for the issuance of permits and reservations to individuals, groups, organizations, agencies, or other interested parties for the use of all parks and recreational facilities to determine the safe, legal, and/or appropriate use.

8. Prepares work-activity reports, letters, proposals, and informational materials, including documents and reports to the city attorney and administrators in other city departments regarding policies, recommendations, and/or information; prepares information bulletins, pamphlets, and booklets to inform the public of new or revised guidelines and activities; and maintains a record-keeping system for personnel, facilities, programs, and business transactions.

9. Prepares or revises rules and regulations for the management of parks and facilities; assesses community needs and/or the department's ability to properly staff and fund these areas or sites; and interprets, maintains, and enforces current departmental and city policies, goals, objectives, activities, and operational procedures.

10. Evaluates the effectiveness of all operations and makes recommendations; and reviews surveys and supervises outreach efforts in relation to the community's needs and desires.

11. Investigates and takes appropriate action in a timely manner on complaints and suggestions pertaining to recreational activities and park operations received from a variety of sources.

12. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of: Recreation theory and practice, and park operations and practice.

Ability to: Manage the development, implementation, and administration of recreational programs and/or park operations and policies; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships; organize and plan tasks; and speak and write in a clear and effective manner.

1 a. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, physical education, or closely related field;

 AND

1 b. Two (2) years of verifiable supervisory experience in a wide range of recreational activities equivalent to the level of Class 3291 Principal Recreation Supervisor; OR four (4) years of verifiable supervisory experience in a wide range of recreational activities equivalent to the level of Class 3289.

Recreation Supervisor, 3287 Assistant Recreation Supervisor, or 3285 Junior Museum Director

 OR

2 a. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND

 2 b. Four (4) years of verifiable supervisory experience in a wide range of recreational activities equivalent to the level of Class 3291 Principal Recreation Supervisor; OR six (6) years of verifiable supervisory experience in a wide range of recreational activities equivalent to the level of Class 3289 Recreation Supervisor, 3287 Assistant Recreation Supervisor, or 3285 Junior Museum Director.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: ability to work in a standard office environment.