Recreation - Community Centers; Ages 15 Talent Pool

Overview

Are you looking for a part-time job that is flexible and fun? Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring at Community Centers across Portland. This application is not for summer day camp jobs. Summer job applications will become available in March.

We are collecting names of people who are interested in working future part-time or seasonal jobs with Portland Parks. This does not mean there is a job open right now, but we’re glad you’re interested. We might not contact you right away. When jobs do open, we will connect you if you're selected for an interview.

Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring part-time employees for community centers around Portland. These jobs help run programs like school break camps, sports, art, and after-school activities. We are looking for people who can work as Counselors, Attendants, Customer Service Representatives, and Instructors. This is a talent pool and is collecting a list of interested applicants. When a job opens, we will review applications to decide who to invite for an interview.

• Job Type: Casual, Part-time. Classified by the City of Portland as either Recreation Associates or Parks Activities Specialists.
• Schedule: Flexible hours; may include day, evenings, weekends, or holidays. Hours are not guaranteed each week and can change based on program needs.
• Location: Jobs are at different Community Centers around Portland. When you apply you can choose as many Community Centers as you want to work at.

• Parks Activities Specialist Pay: Training pay is $19.04;
  Instructor I $19.04–$22.21;
  Instructor II $21.16–$28.03; USA Gymnastics certified instructors may receive a wage step increase.
• Recreation Associate Pay: Training pay is $19.99; base pay for Counselors, Lead Counselors, Attendants, and Customer Service Representatives is $19.99–$23.33 (entry at $19.99);
  Lead Counselor premium $2.00 per hour (included in listed range);
  Lead Counselor base premium information available upon request.
• Attendant Pay: Base pay $19.99–$23.33;
  Training pay $19.99.
• Customer Service Representative Pay: Base pay $19.99–$23.33 (entry at $19.99);
  Training pay $19.99.
• Benefits: Limited benefits described; see Benefits tab for details.

• Counselors:
  Organize, plan, and lead activities (art, crafts, music, sports, etc.), support development, maintain safety and discipline, and keep program records.
• Attendants:
  Monitor drop-in activities, guest engagement, safety, cleanliness, and documentation; assist with program operations.
• Customer Service Representatives:
  Provide quality customer service, assist with registrations, facility information, reservations, and payments; support facilities and programs.
• Instructors:
  Prepare and present lessons in areas such as art, music, dance, sports; maintain safety and records; ensure a welcoming environment.

Preschool-related roles may require food handler cards or other certifications. Specific locations and shift ranges vary by position and program needs.

If you speak another language and use it in service to the community, you may receive extra pay. See job postings for details.

About Us:

Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to accessible parks and services for all. We value diversity and equity and encourage applicants who speak other languages to apply.

Contact Information:
Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter;
Bureau of Human Resources;
Email:
Loan.

Tran

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

• Click Apply to submit your talent pool application online.
• Answer supplemental questions and fill out your work history.
• If you are a Veteran and want preference, attach your Veteran documents.

North Portland:
Charles Jordan Community Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, St. Johns Community Center;
Northeast:
Matt Dishman Community Center, Montavilla Community Center;
Southwest:
Southwest Community Center;
Southeast:
East Portland Community Center, Mt. Scott Community Center, Woodstock Community Center.