A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
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Recreation Services Coordinator (20763239)
Department of Recreation Services
Category
Recreation
Region
San Francisco/Peninsula
Job Type
Full-Time
Close Date
8/26/2026 at 5pm or until 200 applicants
Salary
$5,793.00-$7,043.00 Monthly
Additional Questionnaires
Pre-qualification
About Daly City The City of Daly City, "Gateway" to the San Francisco Peninsula, stretches from the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay and is strategically located minutes from downtown San Francisco and SF International Airport. Daly City is one of the most ethnically-diverse cities in the nation and most populous cities in San Mateo County with 105,000+ residents. Daly City has over 500 full time employees to deliver the full range of municipal services. Please review the special instructions before applying for this job opportunity. Location
Daly City, 94015
Description Applications will be accepted for this position until Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.
Written Exam:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Oral Exam:
TBD DEFINITION
Under direction of Recreation Services Supervisor, plan, organize, schedule, publicize, coordinate, direct, supervise and evaluate a wide variety of activities at a Community Center and/or a park; to be responsible for physical facilities and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans, supervises and coordinates a variety of athletic, recreational, and social event programs. Coordinates facility usage by organized groups, develops recreational programs utilizing facilities of the Center(s), schedules and directs tournaments, contests and other activities; recommends extension to and improvement of the physical plant and equipment of the Center; supervises part-time staff conducting programs at the Center(s) and may supervise part-time on other parks sites; assists in recruiting, interviewing, training, supervising and evaluating part-time staff; sets up physical arrangements for groups;
prepares requests for supplies and equipment; performs necessary custodial services; develops system of accountability to ensure that groups and individuals using the Center maintain high standards of cleanliness and order; prepares reports and correspondence; participates in staff meetings and conferences as needed. The Recreation Services Coordinator may participate in the budget process for the Community Center and other park sites. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
The basic principles of planning, organizing, directing and controlling of recreational, athletic and social event programs; a variety of activities for pre-schoolers through senior citizens age groups; the principles of effective leadership and supervision.
Ability to:
Work afternoons and evenings, split shift basis; establish and maintain the cooperation and support of the general public; assist with planning and directing effective recreation programming; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.
Experience:
A minimum of 3,700 hours paid experience in municipal or commercial recreation programs.
Education:
Completion of thirty (30) semester units from college or university, with specialization in recreation, physical education, or related field. Associate of Arts Degree desirable.
License:
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
Job PDF:
Rec Svcs Coord job bulletin 2026 REVISED.pdf
Ideal Candidate Experience:
A minimum of 3,700 hours paid experience in municipal or commercial recreation programs.
Education:
Completion of thirty (30) semester units from college or university, with specialization in recreation, physical education, or related field. Associate of Arts Degree desirable.
License:
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Benefits A.F.S.C.M.E., Local 919 Effective December 1, 2022 I
HEALTH & WELFARE A.
Section 125
Options:
Unreimbursed Medical Expenses and Dependent Care Plans available to all eligible full-time employees. B. Wage Supplements Effective November 1, 2023 the City's monthly contribution towards the Cafeteria/Flexible benefits wage supplement shall be: No Coverage $500.00 Employee Only 100% of Employee Only CalPERS Kaiser Rate Employee + 1 95% of Employee +1 CalPERS Kaiser Rate Employee+ Family 95% of Employee + Family CalPERS Kaiser Rate From the Wage Supplement Dollars, employees must purchase the following qualified benefits: City-sponsored dental/orthodontic insurance Maximum annual dental benefit $2,500 Non-PPO/ $2,600 PPO Maximum lifetime orthodontia $2,500 Monthly premium of $141.10 effective 1/1/2025 City-sponsored life insurance ($50,000) Monthly premium at the current coverage rate of $0.225 per $1K. C.
City-sponsored Short/Long Term Disability Insurance Monthly Premium:
$35.00
City Pays:
$26.50 per employee
Employee Pays:
$ 8.50 ($4.25 biweekly for 24 pay periods) D. Vision Reimbursement Plan Employees and their dependents are eligible for a maximum of $200.00 per year per family for frames or lenses. The reimbursement may be requested every 12 months.
II RETIREMENT - PERS 3
% At Age 60 3% @ Age 60 for Classic Members Effective 01/01/2013; Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefit, One Year Final compensation, annual cost of living allowance (3%); Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit. 2% @ Age 62 for New Members Effective 01/01/2013; Three Year Final Compensation Employer contribution: 43.10% effective 7/01/25 Employee contribution: 8.00% for Classic and New Members The City pays 0% of employee contribution. In lieu, the City provides 414h, a one-time, irrevocable option for employee to elect to have his or her mandated PERS member contribution picked up by the City. Electing this option authorizes the City to designate the mandatory contribution on a tax-deferred basis.
III EDUCATION EXPENSES
Employees may be reimbursed for educational expenses with prior department head approval and with proof of successful completion of the course.
IV STANDBY PAY
$50 daily standby rate to eligible employees.
V CLOTHING
Employees required to wear uniforms shall be required to wear them at all times while on duty. Employees in the following classifications shall be required to wear uniforms as noted: Recreation Services Coordinator (shirt/jacket)
Building Inspector (jacket)
Lead Meter Reader (jacket)
Engineer I (jacket)
Recreation Services Supervisor (shirt/jacket)
VI SUPPLEMENTAL ASSIGNMENT PAY
Employees who are designated by their department and assigned to operate a vehicle(s) requiring a valid Class A California driver's license shall receive supplemental assignment pay at the rate of $145.00 a month. Irrigation Specialist (Parks) $100/month
Sheriff Work Program Supervisor (Parks) $100/month
QAC (Qualified Applicator Certificate) (Parks) $100/month
Playground Inspector $150/month
Fire Mechanic (Mechanics) $100/month
Safe Food Handling (Recreation) $50/month
Certified Arborist (Parks) $100/month
Fleet ASE Master Auto Technician (Mechanics) $200/month
Traffic Signal Street Light Technician & Lead Traffic Street Light Technician- Level III Certificate $100/month Signs & Pavement Certificate $100/month Effective 9/30/23, the current amount of certification pay from a flat dollar amount will be converted to a percentage and implemented as follows. At no time will a member's total amount of certification pay exceed 15% of base pay:
VII TWO HOURS PERSONAL LEAVE
The City provides affected employees two hours of personal leave to be taken at any time during the calendar year that is agreeable to the employee and the employee's department head in lieu of the employee taking two hours of holiday time off on the Friday before Easter. Said two hours personal leave shall be taken each year pursuant to the above conditions and shall not accrue from year to year. VIII Retiree Health Benefits The retiree health benefit for all employees hired on or after November 14, 2022 shall be limited to the PEMHCA minimum. For employees hired on or after November 14, 2022, the City shall contribute $50 per month to the current Mission Square retiree health savings account.
IV HOLIDAYS
12 paid holidays per year
X VACATION
Employees accrue vacation days after completion of service years reflected below. New hires are eligible to use accrued vacation during their probationary period upon approval of their department head or designee. Years of Service # Days Completed Received 1 through 4 13 5 through 12 18 13 through 20 23 21 or more 28 XI
SICK LEAVE
Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. Pay out of one-half of employee's total accrued sick leave hours applies ONLY at retirement, death, or abolishment of position for employees hired before January 1, 2020.
XII MILEAGE
Effective January 1, 2025, reimbursement rate is 70 cents per mile.
XIII AFFECTED CLASSIFICATIONS
- Civil Service Building Inspector Building Maintenance Worker I/II Building Permit Technician Certified Tree Worker Chief Mechanic Civil Engineer II Custodian Electrician Engineer I Engineering Technician Groundskeeper/Gardener I/II Junior Engineering Technician Lead Groundskeeper/Gardener Lead Meter Reader Lead Public Works Maintenance Worker Lead Street Maintenance Worker Lead Traffic Signal Street Light Technician Librarian I Librarian II Librarian III Library Assistant I Library Assistant II Library Assistant III Mechanic Mechanic's Helper Meter Reader Recreation Services Coordinator Recreation Services Supervisor Senior Recreation Services Supervisor SeniorBuilding Inspector Senior Engineering Technician Senior Custodian Senior Recreation Services Supervisor Street Maintenance Worker I/II Street Sweeper Operator Traffic Signal/Street Light Technician Utility Maintenance Worker Special Instructions Applications will be accepted for this position until Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.