Recreation Employment Lifelong and Adaptive Ages 18
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The Position
- Are you looking for a parttime job that is flexible and fun Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for the Lifelong and Adaptive Recreation team!Here are the jobs you can apply to on this application. Click on them to learn more.
Recreation Associate Jobs: Parks Activities Specialist Jobs: - Instructor II: General Instructors 18
- Inclusion Assistant: Senior Center Project 18
- Fitness Instructor: Group Exercise 18
Recreation Associate Pay: - The training pay is $19.52 for all counselor positions.
- Lead Counselor base pay is$19.52 $22.78 (entry is $19.52
- Lead Counselor premium pay is$21.52 $24.78 (entry is $21.52
- Employees working in a Lead Counselor role shall receive a Leadership premium of $2.00 per hour while performing that body of work that requires direction and coaching of other Recreation Support Staff. For more information pleaseclick here.
- The premium pay range listed includes the $2.00 premium.
Parks Activities Specialist Pay: - The training pay is $18.59 for all instructor positions.
- Instructor II: General Instructor base pay is $20.66 $27.37 (entry is $20.66 $23.76 based on experience)
- Fitness Instructor: Group Exercise base pay is $25.83 $36.67 (entry is $25.83 or $28.92 based on certifications held)
- Inclusion Assistant base pay is $18.59 $22.69 (entry is $18.59
- Inclusion Assistant premium pay is $20.59 $24.69 (entry is $20.59 or $21.59 based on experience)
- Premium will be applied to all hours worked as an inclusion assistant working directly with participants.
- The premium pay range listed includes the premium.
Recreation Associate Union:
These jobs are part of a union called (LiUNA) Labors Local 483 Recreation. You will start at the entrylevel pay rate. To view the labor agreement please clickhereParks Activities Specialist Union:
These positions are not represented by a Union.
Summary:Portland Parks and Recreation Lifelong and Adaptive Recreation are dedicated to ensuring access to recreational educational and wellness opportunities for adults age 60 and people with disabilities. Programs are offered throughout Portland and include excursions and van trips health and wellness arts and crafts music and dance sports and fitness hiking and walking and much more.
We are looking for people that will lead van trips/excursions teach classes on site at Community Centers or satellite facilities and/or virtually using an online platform and help facilitate virtual programs using an online platform.
Note:This job is open for a long time. There are no set interviews or hiring dates.Applicants will be contacted when positions become available.Job Type:Casual Parttime. This job posting is for several positions which are classified by the City of Portland as eitherRecreation Associates or Parks Activities Specialists.
Schedule:This job has flexible hours and might include working during the day evenings weekends or holidays. The number of hours you work each week can change based on program needs and there is no guarantee of work hours each week.
Location:These jobs are at different Community Centers around Portland as well as virtual and partner locations. When you apply you can choose as many locations as you want to work at.
Benefits:This job has limited benefits. Click the Benefits tab for more information.
Language Pay:If you speak another language besides English and use it to help the community you may get extra pay. To learn more click here.About Us:
Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to making sure everyone can enjoy our parks and services no matter their background. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage people who speak other languages to apply.
Contact Information:
Loan Tran Polanco Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources To Qualify
Qualifications Needed for all jobs on this posting:
- Be able to create a welcoming and friendly environment.
- Know about the activities in your assigned area.
- Be able to talk and listen well with different kinds of people.
- Be able to spot and handle safety and emergency situations.
- Be able to solve problems and help with customer concerns.
1. One year of teaching experience.
2. One certification from one of these approved organizations:- ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)
- ACE (American Council on Exercise)
- AFAA (Aerobic and Fitness Association of America)
- NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
- NCSF (National Council on Strength and Fitness)
- ISSA (International Sports Science Association)
- NESTA (National Exercise and Sport Training Association)
- NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
- PCC Fitness Technology Degree
- Cooper Institute Certification
- Fouryear college degree in a fitness related field (e.g. Athletic Training Exercise Science Exercise Physiology)
- Any accredited certification distributed by NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies)
The Recruitment Process
- How to Apply:
- Click APPLY to submit your application online.
- You need to answer the supplemental questions and fill out your work history.
- If you are a Veteran and want preference attach your Veteran documents
Hiring Process:
Step 1:Apply online between January 13 June 30 2025
Step 2:We will review your application to see if you meet the minimum needs for this role.
Step 3:If you qualify you will be placed on a list of eligible candidates.
Step 4:We will contact eligible candidates for interviews as positions become available.
Step 5:Job offers will be made after interviews.
Step 6:The start date will be set once all hiring conditions are met.Community Centers by area:North Portland:
Charles Jordan Community Center
Peninsula Park Community Center
St. Johns Community CenterNortheast Portland:
Matt Dishman Community Center
Montavilla Community CenterSouthwest Portland:
Southwest Community CenterSoutheast Portland:
East Portland Community Center
Mt. Scott Community Center
Woodstock Community Center
Virtual and partner locations also available. Additional Information
- Lead Counselor Jobs (Recreation Associates):
These jobs are part of a union called (LiUNA) Labors Local 483 Recreation. You will start at the entrylevel pay rate. To view the labor agreement please clickhere
Counselors lead a variety of van trips and outings that include tours hikes meals and social engagement in addition to supporting the physical social and emotional wellbeing of older adult participants. Positions will be responsible for maintaining schedules safety of participants and volunteers and maintaining accurate program records.Ages:
Lead Counselor (Must be at least 18 years old)
Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate):
Lead Counselor base pay is$19.52 $22.78 (entry is $19.52
Lead Counselor premium pay is$21.52 $24.78 (entry is $21.52
Employees working in a Lead Counselor role shall receive a Leadership premium of $2.00 per hour while performing that body of work that requires direction and coaching of other Recreation Support Staff. For more information pleaseclick here.
The premium pay range listed includes the $2.00 premium.
Training Pay:
The training pay is $19.52 for all counselor positions.
Lead Counselor Van Trip Leader
Provide customer service to participants during a variety of outings/excursions for older adults or people with disabilities. Activity trips can be 8to12hour days where employees are responsible for transporting registered participants via minibus or 15passanger van to tours/shows/activities. Candidates should enjoy working/socializing with older adults or people with disabilities be willing to assist with balancing participants while getting in and out of bus/van or at different activity venues as needed. Will need to submit a DMV drivers record to drive City vehicles bilingual preferred. Trips are varied with options MonSat and occasionally Sundays.
Locations:Pickup/Drop off at East Portland Community Center Montavilla Community Center Mt. Scott Community Center Peninsula Park Community Center and Southwest Community Center and nonParks satellite locations.
Shift Range: Weekdays and weekend mornings afternoons and evenings.
Instructor Jobs (Parks Activities Specialists):These jobs are not union represented.
Instructors prepare and present introductory lessons/activities for programs and classes. Areas of assignment are listed as follows: Creates a welcoming atmosphere engages with participants provides excellent customer service and is a resource for PP&R information. Staff help maintain clean facilities and/or park spaces monitors use of space and needs of guests is proactive in addressing potential safety concerns upholds the PP&R code of conduct communicates with supervisor rangers and security under established guidelines. Duties include monitoring participation and completing needed paperwork and record keeping.Ages:
Instructors (Must be at least 18 years old)
Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate):
Instructor II base pay is $20.66 $27.37 (entry is $20.66$23.76 based on experience)
Fitness Instructor base pay is $25.83 $36.67 (entry is $25.83 or $28.92 based on certifications held)
Training Pay:
Instructor training wage is $18.59 for all instructor positions.
Instructor II: General Instructor
Instructors lead classes in a wide range of interests. Instructors are responsible for lesson planning class content and instruction for a variety of general recreation activities including art music cooking movement dance tumbling gymnastics and sports. Specialty art music fitness and tennis programs employ specialty instructors. Class ideas could include textile dyeing music instruction memory writing cultural enrichment environmental education and other continuing education activities.
Locations:Charles Jordan East Portland Matt Dishman Mt. Scott Peninsula Park St. Johns Southwest Community Center nonParks satellite locations and/or virtual using an online platform.
Shift Range:All operating hours.
Fitness Instructor: Group Exercise
Required Certifications:Approved certification(s) from a bureau recognized organization as outlined below and one year of teaching experience preferred.
Locations:Charles Jordan East Portland Matt Dishman Mt. Scott Peninsula Park St. Johns Southwest Community Center nonParks satellite locations and/or virtual using an online platform.
Shift Range:All operating hours.
Recognized organizations:
- ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)
- ACE (American Council on Exercise)
- AFAA (Aerobic and Fitness Association of America)
- NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
- NCSF (National Council on Strength and Fitness)
- ISSA (International Sports Science Association)
- NESTA (National Exercise and Sport Training Association)
- NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
- PCC Fitness Technology Degree
- Cooper Institute Certification
- Fouryear college degree in a fitness related field (e.g. Athletic Training Exercise Science Exercise Physiology)
- Any accredited certification distributed by NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies)
Inclusion Assistant Jobs (Parks Activities Specialists)These jobs are not union represented.
As part of the Adaptive Recreation program the Inclusion Assistant provides onsite assistance to participants of all ages with physical developmental and/or emotional disabilities as they integrate into general recreation programs. Duties include adapting activities following inclusion or behavior plans maintaining a safe environment and promoting a participants success in a program.
Ages:
Inclusion Assistants (Must be at least 18 years old).
Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate):
Inclusion Assistant base pay is $18.59$22.69 (entry is $18.59
Inclusion Assistant premium pay is$20.59$24.69 (entry is $20.59 or $21.59 based on experience)- Premium will be applied to all hours worked as an inclusion assistant working directly with participants.
- The premium pay range listed includes the premium.
Inclusion Assistant training pay is $18.59 for all positions.Senior Center Project Inclusion Assistant:
The Senior Center Inclusion Assistant position will work with people with intellectual disabilities (IDD) who are over 50 years old in a communitybased program at 3 different locations throughout Portland. As part of the Inclusion services program the Inclusion Assistant aids participants living with a disability as they learn skills to integrate into retirement. Duties include adapting activities following individual service plans maintaining a safe environment eating meals with participants aid in toileting withing PP&R personal care policy and promoting a participants success in programs. Daily documentation on individuals to meet state requirements. Communication with caregivers families and Recreation Coordinator.
Locations:Charles Jordan Community Center East Portland Community Center and Gresham Meals on Wheels building.
Shift Range:3 5 days a week; Monday Friday 8:30AM 1:30PM
Click herefor additional information regarding the following:- City of Portland Core Values
- Recruitment Process Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Veterans Preference
- ADA Pregnancy and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Employment Type
Gig
