Get Outdoor Jobs

    Outdoor Jobs in San Diego, California

    Discover outdoor careers along the Pacific Coast. Work with beaches, marine sanctuaries, and year-round coastal recreation programs.

    Active Jobs

    42+

    Top Industry

    Coastal Recreation & Marine

    Avg Salary Range

    $43K - $70K

    Job Search Results

    Showing 1–10 of 10 jobs

    Active filters:
    Country: US
    FEATURED
    YMCA of the Rockies logo

    Food Service Staff

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, Colorado, US
    3 weeks ago
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    Food Service Staff YMCA of the Rockies | Where Nature Inspires and Service Matters Do you enjoy working with people, staying active, and being part of a team that truly cares? The YMCA of the Rockies...

    View JobApply
    FEATURED
    YMCA of the Rockies logo

    Housekeeping Staff

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, Colorado, US
    3 weeks ago
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    Join Our Team as a member of our Housekeeping Staff YMCA of the Rockies Do you take pride in creating clean, comfortable spaces where people can truly relax? Are you energized by meaningful work in a...

    View JobApply
    FEATURED
    YO

    Camp Chief Ouray-Multiple Positions

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, Colorado, US
    3 weeks ago
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    Turn Your Summer Into an Adventure That Matters Camp Chief Ouray | YMCA of the Rockies Snow Mountain Ranch, next to Rocky Mountain National Park May–August 2026 Looking for more than just a summer...

    View JobApply
    FEATURED
    YO

    Backpacking & Mountain Biking Leader-Camp Chief Ouray

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, Colorado, US
    3 weeks ago
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    Backpacking / Mountain Biking Leader Camp Chief Ouray | YMCA of the Rockies Do you feel most alive on singletrack and high-alpine trails? Are you passionate about mentoring youth through challenging,...

    View JobApply
    FEATURED
    YO

    Backpacking Adventure Leader-Camp Chief Ouray

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, Colorado, US
    3 weeks ago
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    Turn Your Love for Adventure Into a Life-Changing Summer Backpacking / Adventure Leader Camp Chief Ouray | YMCA of the Rockies Do you thrive on trail miles, camp stoves, and meaningful conversations...

    View JobApply
    FEATURED
    YO

    Wilderness Expedition Leader-Camp Chief Ouray

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, Colorado, US
    3 weeks ago
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    Lead the Adventure. Inspire the Journey. Wilderness Expedition Leader Camp Chief Ouray | YMCA of the Rockies Are you the kind of leader who feels most at home under open skies, on rugged trails, and...

    View JobApply
    FEATURED
    YO

    Elevate Gap Program

    YMCA of the Rockies
    Estes Park, colorado, UN
    3 weeks ago
    Temporary
    USD 15 - 16

    "The mountains are calling and I must go." – John Muir. Interested in part-time work and full-time adventure? Discover Purpose and Adventure in the Colorado Rockies with the YMCA of the Rockies 2026...

    View JobApply
    FEATURED
    Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve logo

    Activities Guide

    Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve
    Raton, New Mexico, UN
    4 weeks ago
    Temporary

    Activities Guide (Seasonal) – Vermejo Reserve | Raton, NM Housing Provided | Spring 2026 Season Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is seeking enthusiastic, guest-focused Activities Guides to join the...

    View JobApply
    REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) logo

    Store Sales Specialist

    REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
    San Diego, California, US
    2 days ago
    FULL_TIME
    USD 39,520 - 44,741

    Overview Come shape the future of the outdoors. REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of...

    View JobApply
    San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance logo

    Primate Wildlife Care Specialist - Full Time - San Diego Zoo

    San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
    San Diego, California, US
    4 days ago

    San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives.

    View JobApply
    SeaWorld logo

    Sergeant | SeaWorld San Diego | Full-Time

    SeaWorld
    San Diego, California, US
    4 days ago
    FULL_TIME

    At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job.

    View JobApply
    SeaWorld logo

    Assistant Supervisor, Food & Beverage, Part-Time, SeaWorld San Diego

    SeaWorld
    San Diego, California, US
    4 days ago
    PART_TIME

    At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job.

    View JobApply
    SDG&E logo

    Energy Services Specialist I

    SDG&E
    San Diego, California, US
    5 days ago
    Full-time

    - Qualifications SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.

    View JobApply
    SeaWorld logo

    Security Ambassador (SeaWorld San Diego)

    SeaWorld
    San Diego, California, US
    6 days ago
    PART_TIME

    At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job.

    View JobApply
    Kona Kai San Diego, a Noble House Resort logo

    Restaurant Server

    Kona Kai San Diego, a Noble House Resort
    San Diego, California, US
    2 weeks ago

    Description WE ARE Kona Kai San Diego Resort is a boutique urban resort located on Shelter Island. With 170 guestrooms, Kona Kai Resort is home to Vessel Restaurant + Bar, SpaTerre, a marina and a...

    View JobApply
    Live Nation Entertainment logo

    Venue Usher/Ticket Taker - Observatory North Park

    Live Nation Entertainment
    San Diego, California, US
    3 weeks ago
    PART_TIME

    Job Summary: WHO ARE WE? Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media &...

    View JobApply
    SeaWorld logo

    Sales Ambassador (21+)

    SeaWorld
    San Diego, California, US
    3 weeks ago
    PART_TIME

    At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job.

    View JobApply
    Red Bull logo

    Student Marketeer - University of California, San Diego

    Red Bull
    San Diego, California, US
    3 weeks ago
    Part-time

    Company Description As a Red Bull Student Marketeer, you are part of the most dynamic and empowered brand and product ambassador program in the world.

    View JobApply

    Outdoor Careers in San Diego

    San Diego's 70 miles of coastline, year-round perfect weather, and thriving outdoor industry create exceptional outdoor career opportunities. From beach lifeguards to marine biologists, coastal park rangers to outdoor retail professionals, the city offers diverse paths in ocean conservation, outdoor recreation, environmental education, and the outdoor industry. Proximity to mountains, deserts, and beaches provides unmatched outdoor lifestyle alongside career opportunities.

    Outdoor Opportunities

    • •San Diego Parks and Recreation coastal programs
    • •Beach lifeguard and ocean safety positions
    • •Torrey Pines State Reserve and coastal park management
    • •Marine conservation and education centers
    • •Outdoor brand presence and retail opportunities
    • •Mission Bay and bay recreation programming

    Top Outdoor Industries

    • •Coastal Recreation Management
    • •Marine Conservation & Education
    • •Beach & Ocean Safety
    • •Outdoor Retail & Brands
    • •Environmental Education
    • •Adventure Tourism

    Major Employers

    • •City of San Diego Parks and Recreation
    • •San Diego Lifeguard Service
    • •Scripps Institution of Oceanography
    • •Birch Aquarium
    • •REI
    • •San Diego Zoo Safari Park

    Frequently Asked Questions About Outdoor Jobs in San Diego

    Explore Other Cities

    Los Angeles
    California
    Seattle
    Washington
    Phoenix
    Arizona
    Denver
    Colorado