Recreation Program Coordinator-26633505
Salary
$53,539.20 - $65,769.60 Annually
Location
County of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Regular - Full time
Job Number
26633505
Department
Parks & Recreation Dept
Division
Park Operations
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Closing Date
6/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Excellent Career Opportunity in the Field of Parks and Recreation
County of San Diego
RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Interviews will take place the week of July 20, 2026. Job offers will be made the week of July 27, 2026.
This position is eligible for appointment at $53,539.20 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 - 5.07% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.57% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 - 4.57% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the- Board + 1.57% Market Adjustment)
The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Recreation Program Coordinator. This position is responsible for coordinating recreational programs and operations in one or multiple county facilities, which could include a Teen Center, After School Program, Community Center, Sports Park and Waterfront Park.
Please read the Recreation Program Coordinator job description for more information.
The Department
Learn more about the department by visiting the San Diego County Parks and Recreation website.
Hiring Process and Timeline:
i. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
ii. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
iii. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience as a recreation program leader, teacher, counselor, park ranger, or closely related position in a recreational facility. Experience must have included leading and coordinating recreational programs and/or activities.
Note: Appropriate college-level education may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Conditions of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. DO NOT indicate "SEE RESUME," or "SEE APPLICATION," as these are not acceptable answers. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the hiring department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Please review the minimum qualifications for this recruitment before completing your application. Do you understand this information?
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How many years of experience do you have as a recreation program leader, teacher, counselor, park ranger, or closely related position in a recreational facility, leading and coordinating recreational programs and/or activities? Note: If you are using college-level education to qualify, please ensure your transcript/proof of education is attached to your application.
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If you selected one of the education/experience areas in Question #2, please provide a detailed description of your experience and include the following information:
1) Job title
2) Employer name
3) Employment date (month/year)
4) Duties performed with the experience you indicated above
Please ensure you include this experience in the Work Experience section of the application.
If you selected "None of the above" in Question #2, please indicate "N/A".
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The working conditions of Recreation Program Coordinator include the following:
1) Subject to frequent night, weekend, and holiday work
2) May be required to work irregular shifts and dwell in County housing or outdoor settings
3) Working around camping equipment; walking on uneven ground
4) Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness; exposure to dust, gas, fumes, chemicals, or bio-hazards
5) Performing work involving heights
Do you understand this information?
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Do you possess a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university?
Note If you respond "Yes", please attach a copy of your college documents at Step 1 of the online application submittal process.
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Please select the box(s) that accurately reflect your work experience in leading and coordinating any of the following programs.
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If you checked one of the experience boxes in Question #6, please provide a detailed description of your experience and include the following information:
1) Job title
2) Employer name
3) Employment date (month/year)
4) Duties performed with the experience you indicated above
Please ensure you also include this experience in the Work Experience section of the application.
If you selected "None of the above" in Question #6, please indicate "N/A".
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Please select the box(s) that describes the types of events that you have facilitated/coordinated, including renting venues for such events.
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If you checked one of the types of events boxes in Question #8, please provide a detailed description of your experience and include the following information:
1) Job title
2) Employer name
3) Employment date (month/year)
4) Duties performed with the experience you indicated above
Please ensure you also include this experience in the Work Experience section of the application.
If you selected "None of the above" in Question #8, please indicate "N/A".
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If you have work experience collaborating with various stakeholders, please select the types of stakeholders you have worked with.
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If you checked one of the types of stakeholders boxes in Question #10, please provide a detailed description of your experience and include the following information:
1) Job title
2) Employer name
3) Employment date (month/year)
4) Duties performed with the experience you indicated above
Please ensure you also include this experience in the Work Experience section of the application.
If you selected "None of the above" in Question #10, please indicate "N/A".
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If you have experience leading subordinate staff, please check the task(s) that you have performed below.
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If you checked one of the task boxes in Question #12, please provide a detailed description of your experience and include the following information:
1) Job title
2) Employer name
3) Employment date (month/year)
4) Duties performed with the experience you indicated in Question #12
Please ensure you also include this experience in the Work Experience section of the application.
If you selected "I do not have experience leading subordinate staff/None of the above" in Question #12, please indicate "N/A".
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Please indicate below your level of experience using Microsoft Office programs.
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Please indicate below your level of experience using recreation or facility management software. *Please be advised that the hiring department may ask you to demonstrate your skills in this area as part of the selection process.
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
Required Question
Employer County of San Diego
Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370
San Diego, California, 92123
Phone (619) 236-2191
(866) 880-9374
Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov
We are committed to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments so they may deliver superior services to the residents and visitors of the County of San Diego.