Temporary Recreation Coordinator - Parks

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside is seeking a Temporary Recreation Coordinator to support the Regional Park and Open-Space District—Parks at Crestmore Manor in Jurupa Valley, CA. The role involves tours, event scheduling, contract management, setup/teardown, and event support.

The ideal candidate has strong customer service, time management, troubleshooting, and organizational skills, with preferred supervisory or team lead experience and familiarity with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, organizing, and leading community and recreational programs and activities.
• Knowledge of community, recreation and special events activities and methods of accommodating activities to various interest levels; basic first aid; basic mathematics; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, format, and style.
• Ability to plan, develop, and carry out a schedule of community activities and/or special events; lead and instruct groups; meet and deal tactfully with the public; communicate effectively in writing and orally; maintain records; complete forms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of community activities and services for the County Parks.
• Generate and research ideas for activities to meet the needs of various age groups; engage community groups to determine interests.
• Develop programs by securing instructors, arranging facilities, assessing budget impact and determining fees.
• Assist the public in planning activities and events at the Parks such as weddings and picnics.
• Organize and direct arts and crafts groups, hobby groups, youth and senior citizen groups, and special interest groups; coordinate games, sports, and contests.
• Attend social meetings of special interest organizations; prepare publicity releases and speak to community groups and schools to promote participation.
• Provide basic first-aid as needed; may coordinate a volunteer program and/or lead a small team.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Troubleshooting

Organization

Supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About The Position

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a a T emporary Recreation Coordinator to support the Regional Park and Open-Space District - Parks at Crestmore Manor located in Jurupa Valley, CA. Crestmore Manor is a historic mansion and event venue able to accommodate up to 300 guests.

The Recreation Coordinator will be responsible for giving tours, scheduling events, managing contracts, assisting with event set-up and tear-down, and providing event support. Additionally, the Recreation Coordinator will perform clerical tasks and supervise a small team.

This position requires someone with great customer service, time management, troubleshooting, and organization skills. Ideal candidates will possess experience in event scheduling and organization, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; supervisory and/or team lead experience is preferred.

This position requires someone with great customer service, time management, troubleshooting, and organization skills. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in community events and recreational activities.

Physical Environment

The position will set up and take down event items, including heavy materials, large displays, and tables. Employees will be exposed to a variety of animals and associated odors, such as those from raccoons, skunks, squirrels, and rabbits. Additionally, work may be performed in various weather conditions. The essential duties can be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Schedule

The Recreation Coordinator’s typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with work required every other Saturday. When a Saturday is worked, the following Monday will typically be a day off, subject to business needs. Work hours may vary based on scheduled events and may include evenings and holidays, with weekend shifts scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs. Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.

About TAP

The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.

TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user116/COR_2026_TAP_Guide_FINAL.pdf

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Assists in the development and implementation of community activities and services for the County Parks.
• Generates and researches ideas for activities to meet the needs of various age groups; pools community groups to determine areas of interest.
• Develops programs by securing instructors, arranging for facilities, assessing impact on budget and determining fees.
• Assist the public in planning activities and events at the Parks such as weddings and picnics.
• Organizes and directs various arts and crafts groups, hobby groups, youth and senior citizens groups, and special interest groups; organizes and directs a variety of games, sports, and contests.
• Attends social meetings of special interest organizations within the community; prepares publicity releases and speaks to community groups and schools to promote participation in scheduled activities.
• Provides basic first-aid as needed; may coordinate a volunteer program and/or lead a small support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Two years experience in planning, organizing, and leading community and recreational programs and activities.

Knowledge of: Community, recreation and special events activities and methods of accommodating activities to various interest levels; basic first aid; basic mathematics; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, format, and style.

Ability to: Plan, develop, and carry out a schedule of community activities and/or special events; lead and instruct groups of people; meet and deal tactfully with the public; communicate effectively in writing and orally; maintain records; complete forms.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Other Requirements A California Class C Driver's License is required and proof of insurance. The Recreation Coordinator will be expected to travel to gather event materials.

A First-Aid Certificate must be obtained within six months of employment.

What's Next?

Open to All Applicants This recruitment is open to all applicants?

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please contact Cindy Mendez at 951-955-3528 or at [e-mail] . For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.

Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

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