Small Group Outdoor Fitness Training

Requests for Proposal from Fitness Instructors

On June 11, 2020, the Health Officer for the City & County of San Francisco issued Health Order C19-07e Appendix C-1 to the Stay-Safe-At-Home Order authorizing and providing guidance for Outdoor Fitness Groups. The San Francisco Park Code Section 3.08 provides that : No person shall use any of the facilities or areas of any park for the purpose of providing instruction for compensation without first having obtained a permit, concession, license or lease from the Recreation and Park Commission.

The San Francisco Park Recreation and Park Department wishes to facilitate fitness trainers using outdoor spaces to offer instruction and is seeking proposals from qualified applicants to operate in our parks for small group training:

Small Group Training: For instructors only interested in training no more than 3 people at a time, you can use this form to apply for a license to operate under certain conditions:

Number of participants 3
Frequency i.e., permitted dates/times – Unlimited
Permit Areas

You may select up to 4 different parks (note at some locations permits may be limited to avoid excessive use)

Currently use of Dolores Park, Washington Square and Athletic Fields are not allowed
Use of Kezar is limited to upper track and benches provided not in use by others
First-come, first-serve after other permitted users including picnics, events and kids camps, you must relocate if others are using the space.
Can not require public to move

Overuse of Lawns: Move activities to different areas to avoid too much wear in a particular area particularly lawns. Do not use a specific area of lawn more than one day a week
No use of children’s play areas

Equipment and Facility Use

May not attach equipment to any recreation and park equipment or property (including trees)
All equipment must be cleaned and sanitized per health directives

Social Distancing: Must accommodate safe social distancing for all

Participants must be 6 feet apart from each other and other members of the public
Must be 6 feet from any public walkways
All participants must wear masks at all times

Amplified Sound Prohibited

No amplified sound or loud yelling

Impact on Other Park Users

Do not interfere with other park users or trigger complaints or license will be suspended after warning.

Cost: Minimum annual fee of $250 reduced to $25 for any operator who has a gym location that they are currently paying for and unable to use due to COVID 19. You will be issued a photo ID.
Insurance: You must provide a $1 million certificate of insurance naming the city as an additional insured

Larger Group Training with More Than 3 Participants: For those interested in group training (more than 3 participants), you need to obtain a permit for a particular designated location to ensure that you do not interfere with other park users. Please click here (link to come) for more information.

NOTE: THIS CAN ONLY BE OFFERED TO ADULTS. NO YOUTH UNDER 18.

Applicant Information

Person Requesting License:

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Phone: *

Phone (cell):

Mailing Address: *

City: *

Zip Code: *

Primary Email Address for notices relating to this request: *

Are You Operating as Part of or Sponsored by a Business Who Will Be Providing Insurance *

No I am an independent operator

Yes I am part of a business

Please Described Your Experience, Certification and Training * 🛈

Information about Business

Business, Organization or Person Sponsoring Program *

Name of Primary Contact for Business *

Address of Business: *

City: *

Zip Code: *

Email of Primary Contact for Business: *

Phone: *

Your Program Information

Program Name: *

Program Website if Any:

Activity You Are Proposing (check all that apply) *

Boot Camp

Yoga

Other: Other:

Does Your Program Require You to Provide Equipment (Note: Equipment may not be attached to any park property including trees and fences) *

No

Yes- Describe: Yes- Describe:

Amplified Sound is Not Allowed: *

I confirm that I may not play music or have other amplified sound

Use of Children's Play Area: *

I confirm that I may not use children's play areas

Interference with Other Park Users: *

I confirm that I must locate my activites so as not to interfere with other park users and other permitted events.

No Permit to Use Specific Location: *

I understand that this is not a permit to use a specific park or location and that the area may be closed or permitted to others and I will need to relocate my class

No Athletic Instruction: *

I understand that this is permit to conduct a fitness class or program and not to offer athletic instruction

Proposed Locations

Location Interested In:

What Type of Space Are You Interested in Using (Check all that Apply) *

Parking Lot (Asphalt)

Hardscape (Basketball Court or Plaza)

Grass or Turf

Other Other

Please Select Up to 4 Parks Where You would Like a License (note licenses may be limited at certain small parks). This license does not include athletic instructions on Athletic Fields: *

1st Park
2nd Park
3rd Park
4th Park

Any Site Not Listed Above:

What Age Are Your Participants *

Over 18

Under 18

Both Over and Under 18

GENERAL: Please provide additional information to help us to understand your possible request

Questions to Help Us Assess Use (you are not committing to the below but for smaller parks we are trying to judge how busy they will be):

Hours of Operation: What are your likely hours of operation?

What Days of the Week Are You Likely to Offer Programs (check all that apply): *

Administrative Details

Photo for License: You must provide a passport type head shot that will be used to generate your license. You will need to have this with you at all times.

Upload a Passport Type Photo (head only) for Your ID

Insurance: A $1 MILLION CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE is required, naming additionally insured, the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and its agents, employees and Commissioners, in single limits applying to the physical injury, property damage, personal injury. Certificate of insurance must specifically state that it covers instructor or sponsoring organization. Please update the Certificate Holder section to read as follows:

City & County of San Francisco

San Francisco Recreation & Parks

501 Stanyan Street

San Francisco, CA, 94117

Upload a Copy of Insurance Certificate Covering Your Activities

Cost: The annual cost to operate is $250 but will be reduced to $25 for anyone that is an employee or owner of a brick and mortar fitness studio that is closed by COVID 19. Once your request has been reviewed and approved you will be sent an invoice prior to issuance of the license.

Are You An Owner or Employee of an Existing Studio or Location That is Closed due to COVID-19 *

No

Yes

Name Studio *

Address of Studio *

Name of Owner/Manager of Studio *

Phone Owner/Manager of Studio *

Email of Owner/Manager of Studio *

I certify that the above information is correct and that failure to follow the rules here and in my license can result in forfeiture of the license:

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