PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

State of California; California; On-site; USD 31,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

State of California’s Department of Parks & Recreation seeks a Park and Recreation Specialist (Permanent Intermittent) to support the Orange Coast District’s Junior Lifeguard programs in Orange County. The role emphasizes program development, training, evaluation, and coordination for San Clemente and Doheny locations.

The position offers hourly pay from $22.28 to $41.58, with in-office work at Doheny State Beach.

Qualifications

• Experience in park and recreation programming is desirable.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, evaluate and administer programs to support the Junior Lifeguard and offseason youth programs.
• Coordinate field-level organization for San Clemente and Doheny Junior Guard Programs.

Skills

Program development

Training

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Job description

PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT)

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-535756

Salary: $22.28 - $41.58 per Hour. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/2/2026

The reporting location for this position is Doheny State Beach which is located at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629. This position works under the direction of the Staff Park and Recreation Specialist.

This position will perform program development, training, evaluation, analytical, and administrative duties to support the District Junior Lifeguard Program and off season youth programs. This position will coordinate field level organization for the San Clemente and Doheny Junior Guard Programs. Excellent analytical, verbal, and written skills are imperative to success in this position. The Orange Coast District Junior Lifeguard Program is an innovative and busy program with over 3000 children in the five Junior Lifeguard programs located within Orange Coast District. Previous experience as a Junior Lifeguard Program Coordinator, or as an open water lifeguard, is preferable.

This position may work up to 1500 hours in any calendar year.

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

State housing is not available.

For further information regarding this position, contact Robert Egan at [phone] or [e-mail].

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here .

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST

Classification

PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST $22.28 - $41.58 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

Orange County

Telework

In Office

Facility

Orange Coast District

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Robert Egan
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Eligibility Information

To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for the Park and Recreation Specialist . There is currently no open exam for the classification. Check back at a later date here .
• Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
• Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.