Camp Assistant; Camps – SF Rec & Park

Overview

Role

Description:

During an action-packed summer, Camp Assistants help our Recreation Staff run Summer Day Camp programming: a wide variety of fun, cultural, educational and sports related activities in the City. We seek qualified individuals to work as Camp Assistants at various facilities, including Silver Tree (Glen Park), Kezar Sports (Golden Gate Park), and Pine Lake (Wawona/Sunset). Join our team of dedicated recreational professionals and Get Out and Play!

The primary job duties of the Camp Assistant are to assist, organize and coordinate check-in/out, set-up/clean-up/take-down all the activities, prepare snacks, oversee lunch time, and overall supervise camp participants. This is a great steppingstone for those seeking a temporary summer job in the world of Recreation.

There are five general areas available for assignments:
Community Services, Cultural Arts, Aquatics, Outdoor Recreation, and Sports & Athletics. Work hours are from approximately 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, depending on the specific camp, including after-care hours. The period of employment is from late May to mid-August. 2026 Summer Day Camps include:

• Community Services: Camp for All, Everybody Plays, Look What I Can Do (Early Childhood Camp), and Superstar Adventure Camp
• Cultural Arts: Harvey Milk, Mission Arts and Adventure, Randall Museum Camp, Sharon Art Camp, and Young People’s Teen Musical Theatre Company (YPTMTC)
• Aquatics: Junior Lifeguards, Learn to Swim, and Sukahica Summer Camp (Lake Merced)
• Outdoor Recreation: Silver Tree, Pine Lake, and Shred n’ Butter (skateboarding camp)
• Sports & Athletics: Kezar Sports Camp, Fog City Sports Camp, Girls’ Sports, and Tennis Camp

Note: Operational hours of each camp assignment are subject to change depending on the needs of the specific camp.

More information about all San Francisco Summer Day Camps can be found on the registration website.

How to Qualify: Anyone with a High School Diploma/GED qualifies. If you are graduating in June 2026, you must be a high school graduate by the start date of camp (approximately June 8, 2026). Qualified candidates will be required to submit a copy of your diploma/GED during the final offer stage. We will also accept written confirmation by your high school counselor that you will meet the graduation requirements by your start work date;

however you will still be responsible for providing a copy of your diploma once you graduate.

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Ability to work with people of varied age groups and backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Present a neat, clean appearance at all times.
• Ability to relate to the camp participants in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Previous experience in working/volunteering with children (ages 5-11).
• Previous customer service experience.

Supplemental Questionnaire

REQUIRED:

Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire in addition to submitting an application. Only applicants who submit both an application and supplemental questionnaire will be allowed to participate in the department’s selection process.

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The selection process includes evaluation of applications against minimum requirements. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, additional screening mechanisms may be implemented. Only applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the department’s needs will be invited for an interview.

Applicants may be contacted by email; ensure your registered email address is accurate and up to date.

Interviews will tentatively be held in-person in San Francisco in early March 2026, with a remote/virtual option if necessary.

Applicants are required to verify that they have attained a High School Diploma or GED and may be required to submit verification at any point during recruitment. More information: /

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