Aquatics Support Staff; Age Continuous

Overview

Portland Parks & Recreation is looking for team-oriented, enthusiastic, and qualified staff to operate our 4 year-round indoor and 7 summer outdoor swimming pools. This is a great opportunity to learn leadership skills and help others stay safe and enjoy being in the pool. All staff are expected to convey good public relations and follow established policies and procedures for a safe, fun, and efficient operation of the City Pools.

About the roles are varied and include Recreation Associates, Recreation Leaders - PT/Seasonal, and Parks Activities Specialists. Compensation and union status vary by role.

• Operate and assist with pool facilities in a safe, welcoming, and efficient manner.
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure safety, cleanliness, and positive guest experiences.
• Engage with the public and provide assistance as needed to support recreational programs.

• Applicants must have or be in the process of obtaining at least one of the following certifications:
  • Star Guard Lifeguard Certification (for Lifeguard and Dual Certification jobs)
  • Portland Parks & Recreation Swim Instructor Certification (for Swim Instructor and Dual Certification jobs)
  • Portland Parks & Recreation Water Fitness Instructor Certification and/or AEA/Equivalent certification (for Water Fitness Instructor jobs)
• Ability to work varied hours including days, evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.

• Recreation Associate: starting wage $21.99/hour
• Recreation Leader - PT/Seasonal: starting wage $19.54/hour
• Parks Activities Specialist: $24.33/hour - $37.55/hour
• Location flexibility across Portland, OR with multiple locations to choose from
• Part-time, casual postings; schedule varies with program needs

• Recreation Associate, Recreation Leader, and Parks Activities Specialist positions have different union representations. Some roles are not represented by a union.
• Benefits vary by position; this job posting notes limited benefits and directs to the Benefits tab for more information.

• Click "APPLY" to submit your application online.
• Answer supplemental questions and provide work history.
• Veteran documents may be requested for preference.

• Step 1:
  Apply online between January 5, 2026 and June 30, 2026.
• Step 2:
  Review of minimum requirements.
• Step 3:
  Eligible candidates placed on a list.
• Step 4:
  Eligible candidates contacted for interviews as positions become available.
• Step 5:
  Job offers extended after interviews.
• Step 6:
  Start date set once all conditions are met.

Various locations across Portland, OR. You can choose as many locations as you want to work at when applying.

If you speak a language other than English and use it to help the community, you may receive extra pay.

Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to making sure everyone can enjoy our parks and services, regardless of background. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion, and we encourage people who speak other languages to apply.

Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

Loan.

Tran

An Equal Opportunity Employer