Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District - Job Opportunities

The Job

The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District is currently hiring for a variety of part-time, full-time, seasonal, and year-round positions across its community and recreational facilities throughout Big Bear Valley. Immediate opportunities are available, with a strong need for lifeguards, recreation assistants, and park maintenance workers.

The District provides a wide range of programs and services for the community, including operations at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, local parks, a swim beach, youth and adult sports leagues, an after-school childcare program, and an active senior center.

Our mission is to enhance the community by promoting healthy activities and positive recreational experiences while maintaining a high standard of excellence through our people, parks, and programs.

If you're interested in making an impact in your community, we encourage you to apply today by submitting your online application and supplemental questionnaire. 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

Lifeguard: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, and CPR card for the Professional Rescuer preferred. Note: Applications will be accepted from those who qualify to enroll in these courses once hired; training will be provided in the Spring - for information, visit Recreation Assistant: Current possession of a CA Class C driver license. Ability to get Class B is highly desired. Park Maintenance Worker: Six (6) months experience in park maintenance, landscaping, custodial care, construction, or facilities maintenance; and current possession of a CA Class C driver license. Cashier: Six (6) months experience operating a cash register and reconciling cash drawer. Childcare Aide: Experience in childcare is desired. Note: applicants will be required to obtain a CPR card and complete a Pediatric First Aid Course upon hiring, which will be provided. Desired: Applicants with Early Childhood credits are highly desired, and may result in greater responsibility with appropriate hourly wage. Bus Driver: CA Class B (or higher) Driver License with Passenger endorsement.

All positions are scheduled as needed, up to 1547 hours per year.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: To be considered, you must submit an application. You may apply for one or multiple positions on one application. Apply on-line at anytime. Or visit the office at 41220 Park Ave in Big Bear Lake, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm, to complete an application.

Applications will be processed continuously, and qualified candidates will be contacted to interview as vacancies occur, so it is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.

These are extra-help, non-regular positions classified as Public Service Employees and receive no benefits. These temporary positions will be employed for seasonal help, up to 12 months, and will vary in assigned weekly hours. Successful candidates shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment and will not attain regular status. Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails 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, 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 and 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 Policy. For more important details, review the links below: Guide to Completing a County Job Application Applicant Information and the County Employment Process