Recreation Specialist - Community Centers

October 15, 2026

<img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1276/jobpostings/image/Recruitment Banners - Parks.png" alt="Recruitment Banners - Parks.png" style="width: 868px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> <div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: center">Are you passionate about serving the community and enjoy providing exceptional customer service? We invite you to join the City of San Bernardino's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department as a part-time Recreation Specialist!</div><div style="text-align: left"> </div> About the City:<div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left">As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity.</div>San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.About the Position: A Recreation Specialist develops and supervises specialized programs that serve the community. This position works with participants of various ages and backgrounds while promoting a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Responsibilities may include planning, organizing, developing, promoting, and supervising recreational activities, as well as overseeing an assigned recreation facility and staff. The Recreation Specialist may lead programs; support community events; maintain program records; monitor facilities and equipment; and provide excellent customer service to participants and the public.This position is subject to extended shifts, weekend or rotational duty assignments. <div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1276/jobpostings/image/SB EVP (1).png" alt="SB EVP (1).png" style="width: 381px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div>The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate about serving the community, with experience planning, organizing, or leading recreational programs, activities, or special events. They will be comfortable instructing and engaging individuals and groups of various ages and backgrounds while demonstrating creativity, initiative, and strong organizational skills. The successful candidate will communicate effectively with participants, parents, community members, and City staff; maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment; provide excellent customer service; and be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.A Day in the Life: A typical day may include preparing facilities and supplies for scheduled programs, leading recreational activities, assisting participants, coordinating with staff and community partners, and supporting special events. The Recreation Specialist may also track attendance, prepare activity reports, inspect program areas for safety concerns, distribute and maintain equipment, and adapt activities to meet the needs and interests of the community. <div style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citysanbernardino/classspecs/1860978?keywords=recreation%20sp&pagetype=classSpecifications" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> to view the Recreation Specialist job description.</div><dl style="margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0"><dd style="margin-left: 0">Education and Experience: High School Diploma, or G.E.D. AND one (1) year paid or two (2) years of volunteer experience as a primary instructor in social and cultural activities or in the development of special events programs; or a combination of education and experience Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment: A valid California driver’s license is required. Must be 18 years of age or older. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions and distracting noises. Must have good hearing and visual acuity and be able to lift and move 20+ pounds.</dd><dt style="font-weight: bold"> Knowledge of:</dt><dd style="margin-left: 0"><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Rules and skills involved in specialized recreational activities.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Objectives and methods of recreational programs.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Techniques of organizing group social and recreational activities.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Effective teaching techniques of all age groups or special populations.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Group psychology and community organizations.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">City policies, procedures, and standards.</li></ul>Skill in: <ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Instructing groups and individuals in various sports, cultural, or other recreational activities.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Working with wide range of ages and situations.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Maintaining accurate records and preparing clear concise reports.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Developing skill in several of the sports or activities of the recreation program.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Following oral and written instructions.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Working effectively with other employees.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Communicating clearly and concisely</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.</li><li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Providing customer service.</li></ul></dd> <div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0"><dl style="margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0">Recruitment TimelineThis recruitment will close until a sufficient number of applications have been received. **All dates are subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources**</dl></div></dl>All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City’s official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will close until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.<div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-decoration: none; text-align: left">Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to:</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-decoration: none; text-align: left"><ul style="padding: 0 0 0 40px; margin: 0 0 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0">Application Review</li><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0">Oral Exam</li><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Pre-employment Medical Exam, including TB and drug test.</li><li style="padding: 0; margin: 0; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).</li></ul> </div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-decoration: none; text-align: left">E-Verify Participation:</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-decoration: none; text-align: left">The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.</div>Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at <a href="http://www.uscis.gov/" tabindex="0" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); text-decoration: underline !important">www.uscis.gov</a><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-decoration: none; text-align: left">Disclaimers:</div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-decoration: none; text-align: left">The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.</div>In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 998-2060. This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Stephanie Rivera at Rivera_es@sbcity.org. Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org

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