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

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 as 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, FREE meals and housing is provided to camp employees. Camp staff live in shared housing with other camp staff. Nature of Work:  Includes working both indoors and outdoors, exposure to sun, snow, rain, high/low temperatures, and potential wildfire smoke & wild animals, and will regularly encounter bugs and insects. Work Schedule:  The workweek is six (6) days, comprising of small shifts throughout the day. Shifts include weekends, early mornings and evenings.  Overtime may be required. Work Location:  Camp Mather is located in the High Sierra near Yosemite National Park about 3 hours east of San Francisco. Transportation:  Camp Mather employees are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from Camp Mather. Parking is available for personal vehicles. Public transportation and Rideshare Apps (Uber/Lyft) are limited and are not a reliable source because of our remote location. Cell Phone & Internet:  Camp Mather has  VERY limited cellular and internet/Wi-Fi services available on its grounds. Minimum Qualifications: Applicant must be age 18 or older at the time of hire; Possess a High School diploma or equivalent, at the time of hire; Ability to work with and live around coworkers and guests, of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs; Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form; Good physical condition and ability to lift up to 50 pounds; Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times; Ability to provide great customer service to guests in a friendly and helpful manner; For kitchen staff: ServSafe certificate or California Food Handler Card Desirable Qualifications: ServSafe Certificate or California Food Handler Card; Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification Lifeguarding w/ CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification Citizen or Neighborhood Emergency Response Team Training. Valid CA Driver License Verification of Education and Experience: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review  SF Careers Employment Applications  for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at  https://careers.sf.gov/kn ... (truncated, view full listing at source)