City and County of San Francisco

This specification defines and describes the range of duties included within the levels of class 3279 Recreation Leader. Depending on the appointment level within this class, incumbents deliver recreation programs. The three levels are summarized below:  

Level I Recreation Leader – Program Assistant. Under supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor or Division Manager, the Recreation Leader performs program support work, light office tasks, customer service duties, set up and take down of tables and chairs and occasional janitorial tasks; and performs related duties as required.  

Level II Recreation Leader - Program Provider. Under supervision of the Program Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor or Neighborhood Service Area Manager, the Recreation Leader is responsible for delivery of recreation programs and activities. May also be responsible for the set up and take down of tables and chairs and occasional janitorial tasks; and performs related duties as required.  

Level III Recreation Leader - Certified Program Provider. Under supervision of the Program Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor or Neighborhood Service Area Manager, the Recreation Leader is responsible for the delivery of all Certified recreation, leisure and sport programs and activities in which the Recreation and Parks Department require the employee to be certified. May also be responsible for the set up and take down of tables and chairs and occasional janitorial tasks; and performs related duties as required.  

The 3279 Recreation Leader level I performs program support, while the 3278 Recreation Facility Assistant performs facility monitoring. The Recreation Leader level II and III are responsible for delivery of recreation, leisure and sport programs and activities. Level II is distinguished from level III in that the latter is responsible for delivery of all recreation programs and activities that require certification.

Some positions may supervise temporary or seasonal workers.

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.

Level I Recreation Leader – Program Assistant:
1. Set up and break down for courses including tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment and other related material and equipment

2. Incorporate core recreation values into the activities in a developmentally appropriate manner

3. Keep equipment, binder, and supplies in order, well maintained, and in the proper location

4. Complete and submit paperwork accurately (timesheets, lesson plans, certifications, materials & supply requests, etc) 

 Level II Recreation Leader - Program Provider:
1. Teach age-appropriate skills in a progressive sequence by running organized and well executed classes (e.g. participants not idle or in long lines)

2. Account for all participants in program, take attendance regularly and enter into database system, and follow check in/out procedures

3. Plans classes and secures materials and equipment for participants to use.

4. Set up and break down for course including tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment and other related material and equipment

5. Incorporate core recreation values into the activities in a developmentally appropriate manner 

6. Keep equipment, binder, and supplies in order, well maintained, and in the proper location. 
 
7. Complete and submit paperwork accurately(timesheets, lesson plans, certifications, materials & supply requests, etc) 
 
Level III Recreation Leader - Certified Program Provider: 
1. Teach age-appropriate skills in a progressive sequence by running organized and well executed Certified classes (e.g. participants not idle or in long lines) 
 
2. Account for all participants in program, take attendance regularly and enter into database system, and follow check in/out procedures 
 
3. Plans classes and secures materials and equipment for participants to use. 
 
4. Set up and break down for course including tables, chairs, audio-visual equipment and other related material and equipment 
 
5. Incorporate core recreation values into the activities in a developmentally appropriate manner 
 
6. Keep equipment, binder, and supplies in order, well maintained, and in the proper location 
 
7. Complete and submit paperwork accurately (timesheets, lesson plans, certifications, materials & supply requests, etc)

Knowledge of: methods and principles in instructing groups of children, teens, and adults; and knowledge of special skill areas, such as games, arts and crafts, dance, drama, music or sports.

Ability and Skill to: input data into database system using computers; communicate orally using the English language in a one-on-one or group setting; demonstrate good judgment; evaluate recreation or league activities; handle minor conflicts and administer conflict resolution; stimulate and maintain interest in recreation activities, work with City staff and groups of all ages and various ethnic backgrounds; work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others, produce written documents in the English language using pen, pencil and computer; and ability to monitor and lead a variety of recreational activities.

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:
Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)

Experience:
500 hours of recreation experience delivering instructions/programs (Levels II and III require an additional 500 hours of experience).

License and Certification:
Level III requires possession of certification required by the Recreation and Park Department and issued by the professional organization in the specific programming field.

Substitution:
12 units of college course work or certified recreation-related (including cultural arts) certificate course work may be substituted for 250 hours of experience.

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.