Community Services Program Coordinator (First 25 Qualified)

City of San Bernardino, CA•San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

The Community Services Program Coordinator plays an important role in the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department by overseeing facility operations, supporting program development, and strengthening community engagement. Under general direction, this position manages a variety of recreational and community service programs, assists with marketing and outreach, and ensures services are delivered efficiently to residents of all ages. The Coordinator collaborates with staff, community partners, and other City departments to deliver high-quality programming, including senior services, adaptive recreation, athletics, special events, and community enrichment activities. This role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service while supporting the City's mission to offer safe, inclusive, and accessible recreation opportunities.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
Two (2) years of major college course work in recreation, physical education or a related field or three (3) years of recreation or community service experience, preferably in a municipal government environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Possession of a valid California State Driver's License
Knowledge of public relations techniques: including social media, website, press releases, and staff reports.
Knowledge of principles and practices of program development and administration.
Knowledge of principles and practices of grant writing and fund raising.
Knowledge of principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Knowledge of care plan development.
Knowledge of City policies, procedures, and standards.
Skills in Selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff.
Skills in Participating in the development and administration of goals, objectives, and procedures.
Skills in Planning, organizing, and coordinating administrative activities.
Skills in Interpreting the program policies and procedures to individuals and groups.
Skills in Working independently, identifying the need for and development of, proposed changes in program practices and procedures.
Skills in Evaluating the program on a consistent basis providing effective recommendations for change.
Skills in Interpreting federal and state laws and guidelines
Skills in Working effectively with other employees.
Skills in Communicating clearly and concisely
Skills in Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
Skills in Providing exceptional customer service.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Community Services, or a related field.
Experience in recreation program planning, community services, or facility operations.
Experience working within local government or a public agency.
Background in senior programming, athletics/sports, adaptive recreation, special events, community programming, or facility coordination.
Experience in marketing, outreach, and community engagement.
Experience with grant administration or program funding compliance.