Teen Program Instructor

Teen Program Instructor (Instructor II) Hidden Creek Community Center | Parks & Recreation

Are you passionate about creating positive experiences for teens? Join the City of Hillsboro's Ohana Teen Night program and help provide a safe, welcoming place where young people can connect, build friendships, explore new interests, and have fun every Friday evening.

This is an opportunity to be a trusted mentor, role model, and community builder while helping teens discover new interests, build confidence, and develop leadership skills through recreation, connection, and the Teen Leader Program. This position is a great fit for college students, aspiring educators, youth development professionals, recreation leaders, and others who enjoy creating positive experiences for teens.

The City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department creates opportunities for people of all ages to learn, connect, stay active, and build community. Hidden Creek Community Center serves as a hub for recreation, wellness, and youth programming, offering welcoming spaces where residents can grow, explore interests, and develop meaningful connections.

The Teen Program Instructor supports Hidden Creek Community Center's Ohana Teen Night program, held Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This role plans and leads recreational activities, builds positive relationships with participants, and helps create an inclusive environment where teens feel safe, respected, and engaged. The program operates during the school year, beginning September 11, 2026 and continuing through May 15, 2027.

This is a hands-on, community-centered role where your presence directly shapes a positive weekly experience for local teens.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Weekly Teen Night Programming:
  Plan and deliver engaging Friday night activities for teens in grades 7–12 that rotates between creative, physical, and social experiences.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with participants, families, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Activity Setup & Reset:
  Prepare and restore program spaces to ensure safe, welcoming environments each week.
• Active Youth Engagement:
  Participate directly in games, projects, and conversations with teen participants to encourage engagement and connection.
• Lead activities such as arts and crafts, sports, group games, theater, video games, tabletop games, and other interest-based programming.
• Support and mentor participants in the Teen Leader Program, helping youth develop leadership skills, take ownership of activities, and contribute to an inclusive program culture.
• Behavior & Facility Support:
  Monitor program areas to maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere while creating a welcoming environment that reflects the diversity of our community. Follow established safety procedures and respond appropriately to incidents and concerns.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with teens and can build positive relationships while creating engaging experiences.

• Experience working with youth or teens in recreational, educational, community, or similar settings.
• Ability to lead activities and keep participants engaged.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to respond calmly to challenging situations.
• Commitment to creating inclusive and welcoming environments.
• Reliability and ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and enthusiasm for youth development.
• Ability to model respectful and appropriate behavior for participants.
• Must be out of high school at the time of hire. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Job Classification:
Instructor II

Acceptable Experience & Training:

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• Some related work experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Ability to attend work on a regular, predictable basis as scheduled.

Work Environment &

Schedule:

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