Mountain Recreation Programs Lead (Youth, Aquatics & Events)

San Bernardino County; Big Bear Lake (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Special Districts Department in the Big Bear Valley area is seeking a Recreation Program Coordinator to plan, develop, and coordinate recreation programs, special events, youth activities, aquatics, and sports for the Big Bear community.

The role includes supervising staff and volunteers, coordinating with partners, ensuring safety and quality of programs in the mountain region, and meeting required certifications. Evening and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in physical education, sports medicine, kinesiology, recreation, fitness, recreation/park administration, public administration or a closely related field.
• Two 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.
• Certification, course accreditation, or documented experience with coaching or refereeing team sports; CPR/AED certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and coordinate recreation programs, special events; youth activities; aquatics; youth and adult sports; senior citizens and special interest classes.
• Oversee staff and volunteers who assist with programs in the Big Bear Valley.
• Ensure safety, quality and community engagement across programs.

Skills

Program coordination

Staff supervision

Event planning

Youth programs

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in physical education, sports medicine, kinesiology, recreation, fitness, recreation/park administration, public administration or a closely related field.

Job description

San Bernardino County's Special Districts Department in the Big Bear Valley area is seeking a Recreation Program Coordinator to plan, develop, and coordinate recreation programs, special events, youth activities, aquatics, and sports for the Big Bear community.

The role includes supervising staff and volunteers, coordinating with partners, ensuring safety and quality of programs in the mountain region, and meeting required certifications. Evening and weekend availability may be required.