City and County of San Francisco

Under direction, the Recreation Specialist coordinates and presents specialized recreation programs and activities at an assigned recreation facility.

The 3283 Recreation Specialist is distinguished from the 3279 Recreation Leader in that the lower class delivers routine recreation programs or activities. The 3283 Recreation Specialist provides specialized programs and is responsible for the planning and administration of the programs.

May supervise recreation staff.

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, implements, and evaluates specialized recreation programs and activities at
an assigned recreation facility.

2. Assists in developing goals and objectives for specialized recreation programs.

3. Selects and purchases materials and supplies for specialized recreation programs.

4. Promotes and publicizes programs; prepares marketing material including flyers, schedules
of events, brochures and activity guides.

5. Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned staff.

6. Conducts program administration and registration functions.

7. Interacts with community groups and members of the public to keep program elements
responsive to community need; builds community support and loyalty for specialized
recreation programs.

Knowledge of: specialized recreation program requirements for a specific program area; methods and principles in conducting program for the target program audience and age cohort; principles and practices of basic first aid; modern office practices, methods, and equipment, including computers; and pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the assigned specialized recreation delivery.

Ability and Skill to: design creative and stimulating activities and program elements to meet the specialized recreation program requirements; use database systems (e.g., online database system) for program administration; work effectively and positively with the target population for specialized recreation program; communicate clearly and appropriately orally and in writing; and work independently with minimal supervision.

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 an associate degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
2000 hours of experience planning and implementing recreation programs.

Substitution:
Additional experience leading recreational activities may be substituted for the required degree on a year for year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal to 2000 hours. (www.nctrc.org)

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.