Recreation Program Coordinator (Big Bear Valley)

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

TheSpecial 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.

TheSpecial Districts Departmentworks 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 ofBenefits and theNon-Represented Employee Compensation Plan

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONSOFEMPLOYMENT

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.

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.

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• 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.

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.

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