Recreation Assistant (Joshua Tree)

The Job

THIS IS A SPECIAL DISTRICTS POSITION

Special Districts, Parks and Recreation is recruiting for a Recreation Assistant (Joshua Tree)* who is under the supervision of the Districts Services Coordinator or designee and performs assigned duties in the areas of child-care, youth and adult sports, leisure classes, special events, vendor fairs, park maintenance, and cleaning/upkeep of recreation facilities.

Duties include but are not limited to assisting in the research, development, and implementation of innovative recreational programs and special events for public participation. Coordinate youth and adult sports programs, as well as instructor class programming, including publicity and recruitment. Support the maintenance and upkeep of parks and recreational facilities, and assist with preschool and childcare programming, including participant enrollment and on-site supervision. Provide administrative support by handling registration, answering phones, and collecting fees, while promoting leagues and events through local media. Help secure facilities for events, coordinate travel for offsite programs, and assist in scheduling activities, recruiting, and monitoring coaches, officials, volunteers, and scorekeepers.

NOTE: This is a part-time position with a maximum of 29.5 hours per week. Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and scheduling.

Excellent Benefits Package!

Coming from the private sector? Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

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Benefits By Occupational U nit : Non-Represented


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT



Availability: Must be available to work in Joshua Tree and be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions: This position is located in Joshua Tree and employees may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperatures.

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. Job offers are made with the understanding that a candidate must pass a medical examination, which will include a pre-employment drug test. Failure to meet medical standards may result in disqualification.

License: Requires a California class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Certification: Certification in adult CPR must be completed within the first sixty (60) days of hire.

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

Candidates must meet the following experience requirements:
Experience:
One (1) year of experience in a park and recreation setting with experience in recreation classes and programs, childcare, youth and/or adult sports programming.
Substitution : Applicants may substitute 15 semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework (from an accredited institution) in Sports and Recreation Studies, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Child Development, Education or a closely related subject for a maximum of 6 months of the required experience. (Transcripts must be attached if using substitution).

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will hold a current CPR and First Aid certification from a recognized provider, possess a strong understanding of various sports rules and regulations, and demonstrate proficiency in working with both youth and adults.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 PM on June 27, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as 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 remainder of the selection process will be via email . 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 to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

I mportant Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Non-Represented Compensation Plan

The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 6/27/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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