A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Experience:
One (1) year experience in the coordination and implementation of youth and adult sports programming with a park, recreation or closely related employer.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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
