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          "text": "<p><strong>Temporary Exempt As-Needed: </strong>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 appointment officer.&#xa0; This appointment is as-needed not to exceed six (6) months or 1040 hours.</p><p>San Francisco Recreation and Parks is seeking applicants for our Recreation Leader (Levels I, II, and III) Temporary Exempt As-Needed applicant pool.</p><p>The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:</p><p><strong>Recreation Leader I (Program Assistant):</strong> 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 &amp; supply requests, etcetera).</p><p><strong>Recreation Leader II (Program Provider) and Recreation Leader III (Certified Program Provider):</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>Distinguishing Feature:</strong>&#xa0;The Recreation Leader I performs program assistance and facility monitoring, while Recreation Leaders II and III are responsible for direct instruction of recreation programs and activities. Recreation Leader IIIs provide program instruction which requires certification.&#xa0;</p><p>There are seven recreation areas for assignment within the department:</p><ul><li><strong>Community Services –&#xa0;</strong>Includes<strong> </strong>Early Childhood Recreation programs, Out of School Time programs (Afterschool &amp; Summer Camps), Senior programs (programming for adults 55 and up), Health and Wellness programming,&#xa0;and Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services.</li><li><strong>Cultural Arts –&#xa0;</strong>Includes<strong> </strong>programming in the Visual, Performing and Digital Arts.</li><li><strong>Aquatics – </strong>Includes swim lessons for all ages, Water Exercise programs, and waterfront sports.</li><li><strong>Sports &amp; Athletics – </strong>Includes sports and activities such as baseball, softball, basketball, boxing, flag football, golf,&#xa0;soccer, tennis, track &amp; field, and volleyball.</li><li><strong>Outdoor Recreation Programming</strong>&#xa0;<strong>– </strong>Includes activities such as skateboarding, archery, rock climbing, ropes course, and other outdoor and nature-based programming.&#xa0;</li><li><strong>Peace Parks &amp; Pathways</strong>&#xa0;<strong>– </strong>Includes teen-focused programming including safe-space activations, recreation and enrichment, summer camps, employment opportunities, and access to supportive resources. Programming is designed to promote belonging, wellbeing, and positive&#xa0;pathways for teens and transitional-aged youth across the city.&#xa0;</li><li><strong>Supports Services -&#xa0;</strong>Perform office tasks and customer service for Support Services, the business division of&#xa0;Recreation.</li><li><strong>Permits and Reservations -&#xa0;</strong>Provide service and assistance for more complex facility events.</li></ul>",
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Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.</em></p><p><strong>Education: </strong>Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)</p><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Recreation Leader I requires <u>500 hours</u> of recreation experience delivering instructions/programs;</li><li>Recreation Leaders II and III require <u>1,000 hours</u> of recreation experience delivering instruction/programs.</li></ul><p><strong>License and Certification:</strong></p><ul><li>Recreation Leader III requires possession of <u>certification</u> required by the Recreation and Park Department and issued by the professional organization in the specific programming field.</li><li>At a future point, all employees must possess a certification for First Aid/CPR.</li></ul><p><strong>Substitution:&#xa0;</strong>12 units of college course work or certified recreation-related (including cultural arts) certificate course work may be substituted for 250 hours of experience.</p><p><strong>Desirable Qualifications:</strong><br>\n<em>The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.</em></p><ul><li>Ability to analyze situations, plan, organize, and research</li><li>Ability to speak and write effectively</li><li>Ability to follow instructions and to maintain working relations with fellow employees and the public</li></ul><p><strong>Note:</strong> Each individual assignment may require different knowledge, skills, and abilities.</p><p>All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.</p><p>Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility and disqualification.</p><p><strong><u>Verification of Experience and/or Education:</u></strong><br>\nApplicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. 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          "text": "<p>Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the <a href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/384/EXPLORE-OUR-PARKS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Francisco Recreation and Park Department</a>&#xa0;stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America.&#xa0; 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 <a href=\"https://sfrecpark.org/419/Who-We-Are\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More</a>. 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&#xa0;clubhouses that offer a variety of sports- and arts-related recreation programs for people of all ages.&#xa0; Included in the Department’s responsibilities are&#xa0;Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower,&#xa0;the Marina Yacht Harbor, the San Francisco Zoo and Lake Merced.</p><p>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.</p>",
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