Recreation Coordinator - Big Bear Valley

Recreation Coordinator - Big Bear Valley

Salary

$37,939.20 - $51,708.80 Annually

Location

Big Bear, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-43034BB-01

Department

Special Districts

Opening Date

07/04/2026

Closing Date

7/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

The Special Districts Department, Big Bear Valley is recruiting for a Recreation Coordinator to coordinate park activities, including youth and adult sports, leisure classes, special events, and vendor fairs. This position is responsible for researching, developing, and implementing innovative recreational programs, special events, and activities to encourage public participation. It also involves coordinating and managing youth and adult sports programs and assists with marketing and advertising efforts for the district.

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

For more detailed information, please refer to the Recreation Coordinator (Special Districts Department) job description.

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and credit check, prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required depending on assignment. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation (mileage reimbursement is available).

License: Incumbents must obtain and maintain a Class C Commercial License with Passenger endorsement within 12 months.. A valid California Class "C" driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at the time of hire.

Certification: Incumbents must obtain a CPR/AED certification within 180 days of hire and maintain it throughout their employment.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: One (1) year experience in the coordination and implementation of youth and adult sports programming with a park, recreation or closely related employer.

Desired Qualifications

Applicants with additional recreation experience in any of the following areas are highly desirable: leisure classes, special events, vendor fairs, and event advertising.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Complete and submit the application and Supplemental Questionnaire by Friday, July 25, 2026 at 5 PM.

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, 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 Information.

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.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume). Each response must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you performed the duty, and the title of your position(s). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

02

LOCATION AVAILABILITY: The resultant eligible list will be used to fill vacancies in Big Bear only. Failure to indicate availability for Big Bear will result in removal from the eligible list.

• I understand, and I am available to work in Big Bear.
• I understand, and I am NOT available to work in Big Bear.

03

EXPERIENCE: Indicate the areas below in which you have experience. Select all that apply.

Experience must be clearly detailed on your application and supplemental question responses.

• Leisure Classes: Within parks and recreation and/or nature and science based community classes.
• Special Events: Public and community events.
• Vendor Fairs: Event opportunities for local and community vendors.
• Volunteers: Overseeing and supervising volunteers.
• Event Advertising: Parks and recreation or community related event advertising including use of programs and software to created publishing material.
• Customer Service: Serving youth and families in a parks and recreation environment.
• I do not have experience in any of the areas listed.

04

CERTIFICATIONS: Indicate the certification(s) you possess. Copies of the indicated certifications must be attached to your application.

• American Red Cross Training CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• Water Safety Instructor, Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
• Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO)
• None of the above

05

RECREATION CLASSES AND SPECIAL EVENTS: Describe your experience administering community leisure classes and special events. Provide the name of your employer(s), dates of employment, title of your position(s), and assigned duties. Be sure to describe your level of involvement, type(s) of events, and any other related details. If you do not possess any experience in any of the areas listed above, indicate "N/A."

It is to your benefit to include as much detail as possible. Experience must be clearly detailed in your application and responses to supplemental questions.

06

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Describe your customer service experience. Include your experience responding to inquiries, explaining programs and/or services, and other relevant duties. Provide the name of your employer(s), dates of employment, title of your position(s), and assigned duties. If you do not possess any experience in any of the areas listed above, indicate "N/A."

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to download the PDF file. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

Required Question

Employer San Bernardino County

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