Recreation Supervisor; Supervisor ; Exempt

Job Appointment: Full-Time, Regular

Work Schedule: Monday Friday. Work may require a flexible schedule at times, including afternoons, evenings, designated holidays, and/or weekends.

Work Location: In person at the Charles Jordan Community Center,9009 N Foss Ave, Portland, OR 97203.

Benefits: For an overview of benefits for this position, please visit our benefits tab.

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portlands online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

About this Position:

Portland Parks & Recreation is seeking candidates for a Recreation Supervisor at Charles Jordan Community Center. Community centers and their programs are a core component of the Recreation Services Division, which includes community centers, sports, aquatics, specialized programs, arts, culture, special events, and enterprise programs such as golf and the Portland International Raceway.

The Recreation Supervisor provides leadership, operational oversight, and relationship management for recreation, enrichment, and leisure activities that serve city residents. This role supports the delivery of inclusive, high-quality programs that promote community and individual health, reflect Portlands diversity, and advance social equity through recreation.

As a Supervisor I, you will:

• Lead the development, delivery, and ongoing improvement of recreation, enrichment, and leisure programs
• Oversee daily operations of assigned community center programs to ensure safe, effective, and welcoming environments
• Supervise, train, and supporta diverse workforce while promoting workplace diversity and positive employee relations
• Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets and related fiscal activities
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and operational requirements
• Coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with community members, groups, organizations, and partners
• Conduct proactive communication, marketing, and outreach to increase awareness and participation in programs
• Promote community and individual health through inclusive, culturally responsive recreation opportunities
• Apply an equity-focused approach to program planning and service delivery that recognizes recreation as a tool for social equity

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&Rs 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 &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, abilities, 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.

Questions?

Contact Information:

Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.

STEP 1:
Apply online betweenJanuary 12, 2026 - January 26, 2026

Required Application Materials:

• Rsum
  • Note:
    
    Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
  • Answers to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• Veterans Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Update:
  As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
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