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Recreation Employment - Community Centers (Ages 15+) - Talent Pool Print ( Apply ufeff Recreation Employment - Community Centers (Ages 15+) - Talent Pool Salary See Position Description Location Multiple Locations, OR Job Type Casual Job Number 2026-00063 Bureau Portland Parks & Recreation Opening Date 01/19/2026 Closing Date 4/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position 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're collecting names of people who are interested in working future part-time or seasonal jobs with Portland Parks. This doesnu2019t mean thereu2019s a job open right now, but weu2019re happy youu2019re interested We might not contact you right away. When jobs do open, we will connect you if you're selected for an interview. The following positions are forecasted vacancies: Here are the jobs you can apply to on this application. Click on them to learn more. Recreation Associate Jo bs: + Counselor: Preschool Assistant (18+) + Counselor: After School Program (15+) + Lead Counselor: After School Program (18+) + Counselor No-School Day Camps (15+) + Lead Counselor No-School Day Camps (18+) + Attendant: Facility Attendant (15+) + Attendant: Drop-in Attendant (15+) + Attendant: Event Hosts (15+) + Customer Service Representative (18+) Parks Activities Specialist Jobs: + Instructor I: Assistant Instructors (15+) + Instructor II: General Instructors (15+) Recreation Associate Pay: + Training Pay is $19.99 for all Recreation Associate jobs + Counselor, Lead Counselor, Attendant, and Customer Service Representative base pay is $19.99 - $23.33 (entry is $19.99) + Lead Counselor premium pay is $21.99 - $25.33 (entry $21.99) + 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, please click here (. + The premium pay range listed includes the $2.00 premium. Parks Activities Specialist Pay : + Training pay is $19.04 for all Parks Activities Specialist jobs. + Instructor I base pay is $19.04 - $22.21 (new employees start at $19.04) + Instructor II base pay is $21.16 - $28.03 (new employees start at $21.16 - $24.33 based on their experience). + USA Gymnastics certified instructors are eligible for a wage step increase. Recreation Associate Union: These jobs are part of a union called (LiUNA) Labors' Local 483 - Recreation. You will start at the entry-level pay rate. To view the labor agreement, please click here ( Parks Activities Specialist Union: These positions are not represented by a Union. Summary: 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. Note: This is a talent pool and is collecting a list of people who are interested in the job. When a job opens up, we will look at your application to decide who to invite for an interview. Job Type: Casual, Part-time. This job posting is for several positions, which are classified by the City of Portland as either Recreation 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. When you apply you can choose as many Community Centers 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: + 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. If you select Preschool Assistant, a pplicant must also: + Already have or obtain a Food handler card ( ), within three weeks of hire. The Recruitment Process How to Apply: + Click

Created: 2026-02-05