Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District Employment Opportunities

The Job

The Big BearValley Recreation and Park District offers multiple and immediate part-time, full-time, seasonal, and year-round Employment Opportunities at the District-run community and recreational facilities throughout the Big Bear Valley. These include both year-round and seasonal positions, with a special need for lifeguards, recreation assistants, and park maintenance workers.

The Big BearValley Recreation and Park District oversees a wide array of community recreation facilities and activities for the residents of Big Bear, which include the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, community parks, a swim beach, youth and adult recreation sports, 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 striving to maintain a standard of excellence through our people, parks and programs.

We invite you to be an active participant in your community activities: Complete and submit the on-line application and supplemental questionnaire today!

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 www.bigbearparks.com.)
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

To be considered, you must submit an application. You may apply for one or multiple positions on one application. Apply on-line at www.sbcounty.gov/jobs anytime. Or visit the office at 41220 Park Ave in Big Bear Lake, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm, to complete an application.
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. All new employees must adhere to the provisions of the County Dress Code, which prohibits all visible tattoos. Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
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.

We currently have vacancies for park maintenance workers and recreation assistants, as well as lifeguards; applications may be kept on file for up to six months to fill other vacancies as needed.