Camp Assistant

Camp Assistant (3264) - Camp Mather 2026 (Outside of San Francisco) - Rec & Parks

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NOTE A: Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire found in the Steps to Apply section of this job announcement in addition to submitting an application. Only applicants who submit both an application AND supplemental questionnaire will be considered for participation in the department's selection process.

NOTE B: This 3264 Camp Assistant position doesn’t work with camp guests. This position works primarily in the kitchen/dining area (serves food, buses tables, washes dishes, etc.).

Application Opening: Friday, January 30, 2026
Final date to receive applications: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through February 20, 2026 and will close any time thereafter.
Compensation: $26.2750/hour + Room and Board
Appointment Type: This position is a temporary exempt, as-needed appointment. This position is seasonal and will not result in a permanent civil service position. Employees serve at the will of the Appointing Officer.

About Us
Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America. In 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the nation where all residents have access to a park within a 10-minute walk. Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City’s most popular and effective public agencies, our Department 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 clubhouses that offer a variety of programs. Our responsibilities include Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the San Francisco Zoo and Lake Merced.

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 is to provide opportunities for San Francisco residents and visitors to gather, play, learn, relax, and enjoy nature in the city.

About Camp Mather
Each summer, the Recreation and Park Department operates Camp Mather, a rustic family campground located near Yosemite National Park, about 3 hours east of San Francisco. Each week, approximately 500 campers enjoy a week-long stay with activities such as a supervised swimming pool, a scenic lake, guided hiking, organized recreation programs, and evening campfire entertainment. Guests stay in cabins and enjoy three meals each day served cafeteria-style with a salad bar and service.

Under supervision, Camp Assistants work with other camp staff to ensure guests experience a sense of community and enjoy a wonderful vacation. This position requires a high level of physical effort as well as strong customer-service skills.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Works steam tables, serves food, buses tables, washes and stacks dishes, and cleans flatware;
• Cleans cabins, dining hall kitchen, and other camp facilities, including sweeping and mopping floors, washing windows and scrubbing washrooms;
• Cleans the campgrounds;
• Participates in the staff talent show and staff versus guest athletic activities;
• Unloads and loads trucks, and moves furniture and supplies; and
• Helps the Chef, Assistant Cooks, and Food Service Workers as needed.

Available Work Assignments: Camp Mather operates in three phases. Applicants are available to apply for any or all camp phases; however, hiring priority is given to those who can work the main high season AND either early crew or wrap-up crew, in part or in full.

• April 19 to May 16 (Early Crew)
• May 17 to August 15 (High Season)
• August 16 to September 25 (Wrap-Up Crew)

Policies and Expectations of Staff
Employees are expected to follow the policies described in the 2026 Camp Mather Pre-Hire Policies. Failure to follow these policies may result in termination.

Work Conditions at Camp Mather
Housing and Meals: During employment,…