Recreation Program Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA

The Job The Special 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. The Special Districts Department works 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 of Benefits and the Non-Represented Employee Compensation Plan The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 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. Minimum Requirements 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.

-OR- 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. Desired Qualifications 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. Selection Process Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. 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.

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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.

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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.

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