TeenForce: Counselors & Instructors Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

Position: TeenForce: Flexible Hours Counselors & Instructors

Job Overview

Portland Parks & Recreation is recruiting part‑time staff for the Teen Force program. Positions are flexible, Monday to Friday afternoons and evenings, with occasional weekends, across multiple community centers.

Open Positions

Teen Force Counselor (age 15+)
Teen Force Lead Counselor (age 18+)
General Instructor II (Parks Activities Specialist) (age 18+)
Fitness Instructor (Parks Activities Specialist) (age 18+)
Specialized Arts Instructor (Parks Activities Specialist) (age 18+)

Pay

Training pay is $20.59 for counselors and $19.61 for instructors. Base pay ranges from $20.59 to $28.87 for counselors and $21.79 to $41.40 for instructors. Lead Counselors receive a $2.00 leadership premium.

Responsibilities

Counselors organize, plan, and lead a variety of activities—art, crafts, music, performance, science, games, nature, sports—supporting the physical, social, and cognitive development of participants, maintain discipline and safety, model appropriate behavior, maintain accurate program records, and perform maintenance duties.
Lead Counselors provide direction and coaching to counselors, assist with program leadership, and support counselors in the duties above.
General Instructors plan lessons and deliver instruction for general recreation activities including art, music, cooking, movement, dance, gymnastics, and sports.
Fitness Instructors lead group fitness classes and ensure safe and effective exercise instruction.
Specialized Arts Instructors lead private and group lessons in specialized art forms—music, jewelry, theatre, textiles, photography, drawing, printmaking, book arts, ballet, dance, woodshop, sculpture, ceramics—including culturally specific styles.
Teen Force Program staff lead drop‑in activities, provide guidance and direction, and promote a welcoming environment for youths aged 10‑20.

Qualifications

Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

General knowledge of the assigned recreation area.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.

Ability to recognize and respond to safety and emergency situations.

Ability to problem‑solve and respond to customer concerns.

Additional Qualifications for Specialized Arts Instructor

Minimum of 500 hours of prior teaching experience for each discipline.

Significant traditional or non‑traditional professional learning or development, such as an accredited degree or certificate in a specialized art form or long‑term self‑lead practice and teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
Knowledge and understanding of the Teen Force program.
USA Gymnastics certified instructors are eligible for a wage step increase.

Other Program Information

Counselor positions are represented by the LiUNA Local 483 union; instructor positions are not unionized.

Community center locations include Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Mt. Scott, and Southwest Community Centers.

Benefits

Limited benefits are available. Language pay is offered for employees who use a language other than English. Detailed benefits information can be accessed on the Benefits tab.

Employer Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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