The Position
Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for part-time, year-round employment in the Recreation Division!Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring people for part-time, year-round jobs in the Recreation Division.
Portland Parks & Recreation operates nine 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, 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.
*Mt Scott will no longer be an option for employment due to the sites closure.
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.
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 speak another language fluently to include that information in their responses below.
Bilingual/bi-cultural 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 found here.
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.
RECREATION ASSOCIATE - COUNSELOR Position/s: Counselor & Lead Counselor - These positions are union represented.
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.
Positions Available: Counselor: Preschool Aide Counselor: Assists Lead Portland Parks Preschool Teachers. Shifts can include mornings and afternoons.
Locations: East Portland Community Center, Montavilla Community Center, *Mt. Scott Community Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, and Southwest Community Center.
*NOTE: Mt Scott is no longer accepting applicants until further notice due to site closure. 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 and school breaks. Shifts can include mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, *Mt. Scott, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, and Southwest Community Centers.
*NOTE: Mt Scott is no longer accepting applicants until further notice due to site closure.
Shift Range: Weekday early mornings, mornings, afternoon, and evenings during PPS no school days.
Lead Counselor: Help with youth camps during no-school days and school breaks. Participates in program leadership and provides direction to counselor staff.
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, *Mt. Scott, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, and Southwest Community Centers. *NOTE: Mt Scott is no longer accepting applicants until further notice due to site closure.
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.
Please note: This position is represented by Labors' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. Applicants start at the entry hourly rate. To view the labor agreement, please go to the Labor agreements webpage and click on the appropriate link.
RECREATION ASSOCIATE - ATTENDANT Position/s: Attendant- These positions are union represented.
Attendants monitor drop-in recreation activities in area of assignment. Creates 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.
Positions Available: 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, * Mt. Scott , Peninsula Park, St. Johns, and Southwest Community Centers.
*NOTE: Mt Scott is no longer accepting applicants until further notice due to site closure. Shift Ranges: Can include weekday and weekend early mornings, mornings, afternoon, and evenings, and possible holidays.
Attendant - Drop-in Attendant Creates welcoming atmosphere, facilitates gym activities, and develops rapport with participants. Monitors use of space and needs of guests, is proactive in addressing potential safety concerns, and upholds the PP&R code of conduct. Monitors participation and completes needed paperwork and record keeping. At Mt. Scott only, the attendant may also support the roller rink activities and process drop-in admissions, skate rentals and helps to maintain the skating rink and skates.
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, * Mt. Scott , Peninsula Park, St. Johns, and Southwest Community Centers.
*NOTE: Mt Scott is no longer accepting applicants until further notice due to site closure. Shift Ranges: Can include weekday and weekend early mornings, mornings, afternoon, and evenings, and possible holidays.
Attendant - Event Hosts Creates a welcoming atmosphere, facilitates rental set-up and clean-up, and physically moves items from space to space inside the facility and outdoors. Leads party package activities, monitors use of space and needs of guests, is proactive in addressing potential safety concerns, and upholds the PP&R code of conduct. Monitors participation and completes needed paperwork and recordkeeping.
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, * Mt. Scott , Peninsula Park, St. Johns, and Southwest Community Centers.
*NOTE: Mt Scott is no longer accepting applicants until further notice due to site closure. 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.
Please note: This position is represented by Labors' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. Applicants start at the entry hourly rate. To view the labor agreement, please go to the Labor agreements webpage and click on the appropriate link.
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.
Positions Available: 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, *Mt. Scott Community Center , Peninsula Park Community Center, and Southwest Community Center.
*NOTE: Mt Scott is no longer accepting applicants until further notice due to site closure.
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.
Please note: This position is represented by Labors' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. Applicants start at the entry hourly rate. To view the labor agreement, please go to the Labor agreements webpage and click on the appropriate link.
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.
Positions Available:
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, *Mt. Scott , Peninsula Park, St. Johns, Southwest and Woodstock Community Centers.
*NOTE: Mt Scott is no longer accepting applicants until further notice due to site closure. 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, *Mt. Scott , Peninsula Park, St. Johns, Southwest and Woodstock Community Centers.
*NOTE: Mt Scott is no longer accepting applicants until further notice due to site closure. 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.
City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here .
Why work at the City of Portland? The City of Portland serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions- driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
Positions are not eligible for benefits. To Qualify
TO QUALIFY:Applicants must possess:The following minimum qualifications are required for these positions:1. Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
2. General knowledge of assigned recreation area.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
4. Ability to recognize and respond to safety and emergency situations.
5. Ability to problem-solve and respond to customer concerns.
The Recruitment Process
Application Instructions Applicants must submit the following to be considered: Work History Answers to Supplemental Questions Work Experience: Fully describe your relevant work experience and/or any unpaid volunteer experience, making sure to explain how your experience demonstrates the qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section above.
Supplemental Questions: Please answer all required questions
- Your work history and answers to the questions will be scored for this position. Incomplete work history and answers to the job questions may remove you from moving forward.
- Your answers to the supplemental questions should have details about your education, training, work experience or lived experience.
- Your work history should support your answers to the questions.
- If you served in the military, you may ask for preference. More information can be found below. You may provide in your answers to the questions and resume, any skills gained during your service and how they relate to each of the required minimum skills for this job.
Please note, applications for this position must be turned in no later than the
closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications must be turned in through the City's online application system. Do not attach materials not listed. E-mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. Next Steps: - After you submit your application to Government Jobs, it will be reviewed, and you will be contacted for an interview if a position opens and if you meet the qualifications.
- You may be contacted anytime while this recruitment remains open as this is an open-continuous recruitment.
- This recruitment will consider year-round employment only.
- This recruitment will remain open until December 31, 2023.
Additional Information
Work Status: Must be a US Citizen or have documents that allow you to work within the US at the time of application.
Veterans' Preference: If you want to ask for Veterans' Preference, please add the following to your application:
- Add a copy of your veteran document (DD214 or Veteran’s Benefit Letter)
- Check the box that you are a Veteran
- Check the box asking for veteran preference
Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Request: If you would like to request a reasonable change when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City 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 found here.
Did you know? We have How to Apply Classes that are free on how to apply to the City. Click the link for the list of dates: https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/applying-city-jobs
Contact Information
Cierra Maceo, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Cierra.Maceo@portlandoregon.gov
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerThis summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.
More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031.
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office.
Retirement
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.
Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)
Sick Leave
Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law.
Family Medical Leave
In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.
Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
