What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Services Program Coordinator (First 25 Qualified) position at City of San Bernardino?
Are you passionate about building strong communities, creating meaningful programs, and enhancing the quality of life for residents of all ages?
Join our team as a Community Services Program Coordinator and help shape the future of recreation and community services in San Bernardino!
About The City
As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity.
San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.
About The Position
The Community Services Program Coordinator plays an important role in the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department by overseeing facility operations, supporting program development, and strengthening community engagement. Under general direction, this position manages a variety of recreational and community service programs, assists with marketing and outreach, and ensures services are delivered efficiently to residents of all ages.
The Coordinator collaborates with staff, community partners, and other City departments to deliver high-quality programming, including senior services, adaptive recreation, athletics, special events, and community enrichment activities. This role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service while supporting the City’s mission to offer safe, inclusive, and accessible recreation opportunities.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an organized, community-focused recreation professional with experience in programming, facility oversight, and staff coordination. They show initiative, creativity, and sound judgment while managing diverse services across multiple sites. They are comfortable overseeing programs ranging from senior activities and youth sports to adaptive recreation and special events, ensuring they meet community needs.
Strong candidates also bring experience in marketing programs, administering grants, and supporting departmental goals with professionalism and enthusiasm. Local government experience is preferred.
Desirable But Not Required
A typical day includes overseeing facilities, meeting with staff to review schedules and program needs, and coordinating activities across multiple sites. The Coordinator assists the public, addresses concerns, supports marketing and outreach, and manages grant-related tasks as needed. They regularly collaborate with department leadership and may support evening or weekend programs to ensure smooth operations and a positive experience for the community.
For more information on this position please CLICK HERE to view the job description.
Education And Experience
High School diploma or G.E.D.
AND
Two (2) years of major college course work in recreation, physical education or a related field or three (3) years of recreation or community service experience, preferably in a municipal government environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Licenses, Certifications, And Equipment
Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License
Knowledge of –
When assigned to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department the employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. Employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel computers and standard business equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; and lift up to 25 pounds.
Recruitment Timeline
This recruitment will close on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, at 11:59 pm, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Applications review: Week of Monday, December 8th, 2025
1st Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of December 14th, 2025
2nd Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 8th, 2025
Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.
Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.
Pre-employment Process May Include, But Is Not Limited To
The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.
Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov
Disclaimers
The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 998-2060.
This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.
For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Stephanie Rivera at Rivera_es@sbcity.org. Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.
Join our team as a Community Services Program Coordinator and help shape the future of recreation and community services in San Bernardino!
About The City
As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity.
San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.
About The Position
The Community Services Program Coordinator plays an important role in the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department by overseeing facility operations, supporting program development, and strengthening community engagement. Under general direction, this position manages a variety of recreational and community service programs, assists with marketing and outreach, and ensures services are delivered efficiently to residents of all ages.
The Coordinator collaborates with staff, community partners, and other City departments to deliver high-quality programming, including senior services, adaptive recreation, athletics, special events, and community enrichment activities. This role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service while supporting the City’s mission to offer safe, inclusive, and accessible recreation opportunities.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an organized, community-focused recreation professional with experience in programming, facility oversight, and staff coordination. They show initiative, creativity, and sound judgment while managing diverse services across multiple sites. They are comfortable overseeing programs ranging from senior activities and youth sports to adaptive recreation and special events, ensuring they meet community needs.
Strong candidates also bring experience in marketing programs, administering grants, and supporting departmental goals with professionalism and enthusiasm. Local government experience is preferred.
Desirable But Not Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Community Services, or a related field.
- Experience in recreation program planning, community services, or facility operations.
- Experience working within local government or a public agency.
- Background in senior programming, athletics/sports, adaptive recreation, special events, community programming, or facility coordination.
- Experience in marketing, outreach, and community engagement.
- Experience with grant administration or program funding compliance.
A typical day includes overseeing facilities, meeting with staff to review schedules and program needs, and coordinating activities across multiple sites. The Coordinator assists the public, addresses concerns, supports marketing and outreach, and manages grant-related tasks as needed. They regularly collaborate with department leadership and may support evening or weekend programs to ensure smooth operations and a positive experience for the community.
For more information on this position please CLICK HERE to view the job description.
Education And Experience
High School diploma or G.E.D.
AND
Two (2) years of major college course work in recreation, physical education or a related field or three (3) years of recreation or community service experience, preferably in a municipal government environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Licenses, Certifications, And Equipment
Possession of a valid California State Driver’s License
Knowledge of –
- Public relations techniques: including social media, website, press releases, and staff reports.
- Principles and practices of program development and administration.
- Principles and practices of grant writing and fund raising.
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
- Care plan development.
- City policies, procedures, and standards.
- Selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff.
- Participating in the development and administration of goals, objectives, and procedures.
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating administrative activities.
- Interpreting the program policies and procedures to individuals and groups.
- Working independently, identifying the need for and development of, proposed changes in program practices and procedures.
- Evaluating the program on a consistent basis providing effective recommendations for change.
- Interpreting federal and state laws and guidelines
- Working effectively with other employees.
- Communicating clearly and concisely
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
- Providing exceptional customer service.
When assigned to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department the employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. Employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel computers and standard business equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; and lift up to 25 pounds.
Recruitment Timeline
This recruitment will close on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, at 11:59 pm, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Applications review: Week of Monday, December 8th, 2025
1st Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of December 14th, 2025
2nd Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 8th, 2025
- All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer**
Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.
Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.
Pre-employment Process May Include, But Is Not Limited To
- Pre-employment Medical Exam, including drug and TB test.
- Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- Employment/Professional Reference Check.
The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.
Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov
Disclaimers
The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 998-2060.
This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.
For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Stephanie Rivera at Rivera_es@sbcity.org. Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.
