Recreation Employment - Community Centers (Ages 15+) – OPEN CONTINUOUS - City of Portland, OR

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is hiring people for part-time, year-round jobs in the Recreation Division!

Job Appointment: Casual, Part-time.
Work Schedule: These are part-time positions with flexible hours and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours can be assigned verbally and depend on enrollment levels, needs of the program, and other factors.  There is no guarantee of the number of hours needed each week nor the number of hours worked from week to week.  Employees in these positions serve at will.
Work Location:  At various community centers across Portland, OR.
Benefit: These positions have limited benefit eligibility. Please review the Benefits tab for more information.
Language Pay Differential:  Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to submit a work history and answer supplemental questions for this application.
 
Position Summary:
Portland Parks & Recreation currently operates eight Community Centers that serve and engage the public within the Portland area. Community Centers are open to the public for drop-in and registered activities including, but not limited to swim lessons, camps, sports, art classes, music lessons, Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation programming, Lifelong Recreation programming, and TeenForce.

We are looking for people to work at the following Community Centers:  Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, Southwest, and Woodstock.

This is an open and continuous recruitment for year-round employment. Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
 
Positions include:

• Counselor
• Attendant 
• Customer Service Representative 
• Instructor I & II 

Find out more below about these job types, locations, hours and pay ranges.

RECREATION ASSOCIATE - COUNSELOR
Position/s: Counselor & Lead Counselor
Counselors organize, plan, and lead a variety of activities including art, crafts, music, performance, science, games, nature, and sports in addition to supporting the physical, social, and cognitive development of preschool and school-aged participants. Positions will be responsible for maintaining discipline and safety while monitoring youth, consistently modeling appropriate behavior, maintaining accurate program records, and performing maintenance duties as assigned.
 
Counselor: Preschool Aide 
Counselor: Assist Lead Portland Parks Preschool Teachers. Shifts can include mornings and afternoons.
Locations: East Portland Community Center, Montavilla Community Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, and Southwest Community Center.
Shift Range: Weekday mornings and afternoons.
 
Counselor: After School Program 
Counselor: Help with afterschool programs and instruction.  
Locations: Charles Jordan Community Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, and St. Johns Community Center.
Shift Range: Weekday afternoons and evenings between 1:45pm-6:00pm.  
 
Lead Counselor: Help with afterschool programs and instruction. Participates in program leadership and provides direction to counselor staff.  
Location: Peninsula Park Community Center.
Shift Range: Weekday afternoons from 3:00-6:00pm.
   
Counselor: No School Day Camps
Counselor: Help with youth camps during no-school days during school Winter and Spring breaks. Shifts can include mornings, afternoons, and evenings.  
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, and Southwest Community Centers.
Shift Range: Weekday early mornings, mornings, afternoon, and evenings during PPS no school days.
 
Lead Counselor: Help with youth camps during no-school days during Winter and Spring breaks. Participates in program leadership and provides direction to counselor staff.
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, and Southwest Community Centers.
Shift Range: Weekday early mornings, mornings, afternoon, and evenings during PPS no school days.
 
Ages: 
Counselor (Must be at least 15 years old)
Lead Counselor (Must be at least 18 years old)
 
Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate): 
 Recreation Associate – Counselor $18.90 - $22.05 (entry is $18.90)
 Recreation Associate – Lead Counselor $20.90 - $24.05 (entry is $20.90)
 
Training Wage: The training wage is $18.90 for all counselor positions.

Union Representation:  This position is represented by Labors' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. Applicants start at the entry hourly rate. To view this labor agreement, please click here.
 
RECREATION ASSOCIATE - ATTENDANT
Position/s: Attendant– These positions are union represented.
Attendants will monitor drop-in recreation activities in their assignment. Creates a welcoming atmosphere, engages with park and facility guests, provides excellent customer service and is a resource for PP&R information. Maintains clean facilities and/or park spaces, monitors use of space and needs of guests, is proactive in addressing potential safety concerns, upholds the PP&R code of conduct, communicates with supervisor, rangers, and security under established guidelines. Monitors participation and completes needed paperwork and record keeping.
 
Attendant - Facility Attendant
Maintains cleanliness and order of facility, stocks inventory, conducts set-up and take down of equipment for programs and rentals, physically moves items from space to space inside the facility and outdoors. Fosters an environment that is organized, safe, and welcoming.
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Peninsula Park, and St. Johns Community Centers.
Shift Ranges: Can include weekday and weekend early mornings, mornings, afternoon, and evenings, and possible holidays.
 
Attendant – Drop-in Attendant
Oversees Drop-In activity, gathers equipment needed, maintains a safe and clean space, and engages with participants, notify participants of the end of the activity time, returns all equipment to proper storage. Proactively addressing safety concerns, monitoring participation, and maintaining necessary paperwork and records are key aspects of their responsibilities. Fosters an environment that is organized, safe, and welcoming.
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, and Southwest Community Centers.
Shift Ranges:  Can include weekday and weekend early mornings, mornings, afternoon, and evenings, and possible holidays.
 
Attendant - Event Hosts
Facilitates rental set-up and clean-up, and physically moves items from space to space inside the facility and outdoors. Leads party package activities. Fosters an environment that is organized, safe, and welcoming.
Locations:  East Portland, Montavilla, and Peninsula Park Community Centers.
Shift Ranges: Can include weekday and weekend early mornings, mornings, afternoon, and evenings; possible after-hours rentals and holidays.
 
Ages: 
Attendant (Must be at least 15 years old)
 
Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate):
Recreation Associate - Attendant $18.90 - $22.05 (entry is $18.90)
 
Training Wage: The training wage is $18.90 for all attendant positions.

Union Representation:  This position is represented by Labors' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. Applicants start at the entry hourly rate. To view this labor agreement, please click here.
 
RECREATION ASSOCIATE – CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Position/s: Customer Service Representative - These positions are union represented.
Responsible for providing quality customer service to everyone, either on site or over the phone, when representing Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) in a variety of environments, including, but not limited to, PP&R Centers/buildings, pools, parks, outreach events, schools, and other places where PP&R provides programs, activities and/or information sessions. This includes frequent interaction with the public and Portland Parks & Recreation staff.
 
Customer Service Representative
Complete registrations for activities and process and collect admissions for drop-in activities including aquatic and fitness programs, tennis courts, art studios. Demonstrate superior customer service skills. Provide facility reservation information, schedule lessons, sell concessions, process payments, answer phones, provide clerical support, take messages, and support facility rentals. Assist with cleaning and maintaining the facility throughout the day.
Locations: Charles Jordan Community Center, East Portland Community Center, Matt Dishman Community Center, Montavilla Community Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, and Southwest Community Center.
Shift Ranges: Can include weekday and weekend early mornings, mornings, afternoon, and evenings, and possible holidays.
 
Ages: 
Customer Service Representative (Must be at least 18 years old)
 
Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate):  
Recreation Associate - Customer Service Representative $18.90 - $22.05 (entry is $18.90)
 
Training Wage: The training wage is $18.90 for all customer service positions.

Union Representation:  This position is represented by Labors' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. Applicants start at the entry hourly rate. To view this labor agreement, please click here.
 
PARKS ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST – INSTRUCTOR
Position/s: Instructor Level I & II
Instructors prepare and present introductory lessons/activities for programs and classes for a variety of age ranges including preschool, youth, teen, and adult. Areas of assignment are as follows: messy art, cooking, dance exploration, music exploration, sports, and movement, tumbling and dance exploration, fine arts, writing, and languages. Instructors create a welcoming atmosphere, engage with park and facility guests, provide excellent customer service and are a resource for PP&R information. Instructors will maintain clean facilities and/or park spaces, monitor use of space and needs of guests, is proactive in addressing potential safety concerns, upholds the PP&R code of conduct, communicates with supervisor, rangers, and security under established guidelines. Instructors monitor participation and complete needed paperwork and record keeping.
 
Instructor I - Assistant Instructor
Type of Instruction: Assistant instructors support delivery of a variety of classes and activities. They are an aid to program delivery and not responsible for the lesson planning or class content.
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, Southwest, and Woodstock Community Centers.
Shift Range: All operating hours.
 
Instructor II – General Instructor
Types of Instruction: General Instructors are responsible for lesson planning, class content, and instruction for a variety of general recreation activities including art, music, cooking, movement, dance, tumbling, gymnastics, and sports. Specialty art, music, fitness, and tennis programs employ specialty instructors.
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, Southwest, and Woodstock Community Centers.
Shift Range: All operating hours.
*USA Gymnastics certified instructors are eligible for a wage step increase.
 
Ages: 
Instructor (Must be at least 15 years old)
 
Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate): 
Parks Activities Specialist – Instructor I $18.00 - $21.00 (entry is $18.00)
Parks Activities Specialist – Instructor II $20.00 - $26.50 (entry is $20.00-$23.00 based on experience)
 
Training Wage: Instructor training wage is $18.00 for all instructor positions.
 
About the Bureau:
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Language Pay Differential:  Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be foundhere.

Studies have shown that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences and qualifications for the role.

Have a question?
Contact Information:
Cierra Maceo
Recruiter
cierra.maceo@portlandoregon.gov