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Recreation Program Coordinator (Big Bear Valley)

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
Big Bear, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
The Job

The Special Districts Department, Big Bear Valley Recreation and Parks District is recruiting for a Recreation Program Coordinator, who is responsible for planning, developing and coordinating recreation programs, special events; youth activities; aquatics; youth and adult sports; senior citizens and special interest classes for the community and oversees staff and volunteers who assist with programs in the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park Districts.

This position is located in the mountain area of Big Bear, located approximately 1 hour/45 miles from downtown San Bernardino.

The Special Districts Department works to promote the safety, health and enrichment of communities by providing essential municipal services along with diverse community-based programs in an efficient and sustainable manner. Special Districts covers a number of services areas, providing water and sanitation, television, parks and recreation, roads, streetlight, and other services, as well as conservation and land use assistance to unincorporated areas of the County.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific Benefits refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding MOU

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Work Location: Must be available to work in the Big Bear Valley.

Work Availability: Ability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

License: Incumbents are required to possess and maintain a Class "B" driver license within 6 months of hire or be terminated. A valid California Class "C" driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at time of hire.

Pre-Employment Process: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.

Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties established by the San Bernardino County Special Districts Department.
Certification: Incumbents must obtain a CPR/AED certification with AED within 12 months of hire and maintain it throughout their employment.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one (1) of the following options:
  • Option 1: An Associate’s degree or higher in physical education, sports medicine, kinesiology, recreation, fitness, recreation/park administration, public administration or a closely related field.
-OR-
  • Option 2: Two (2) years of full-time work experience coordinating and implementing youth, adult and/or senior activities in a park, camp, outdoor recreation organization/association, school/educational or closely related setting.


Desired Qualifications

Certification, course accreditation, or documented experience coaching or refereeing teams sports (e.g. basketball, baseball, softball, soccer) is highly desired. The ideal candidate will also possess an American Red Cross Training certification, C.P.R for the Professional Rescuer; Water Safety Instructor, Certified Pool Operator (CPO); or Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) certification as well as Aquatic management experience .

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Non-Represented Compensation Plan

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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