Summer Recreation Employment - Fitness in the Park (...

Summer Recreation Employment - Fitness in the Park (Ages 18+) Print ( Apply ufeff Summer Recreation Employment - Fitness in the Park (Ages 18+) Salary See Position Description Location Multiple Locations, OR Job Type Casual Job Number 2026-00213 Bureau Portland Parks & Recreation Opening Date 03/16/2026 Closing Date 4/27/2026 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 for summer jobs across Portland Recreation Associate Jobs: + Customer Service Representative Parks Activities Specialist Jobs: + Fitness Instructor: Group Exercise Recreation Associate Pay: + Training Pay is $19.99 for all Recreation Associate jobs + Customer Service base pay is $19.99 - $23.33 (entry is $19.99) Parks Activities Specialist Pay: + Training pay is $19.04 for all positions. + Group Exercise base pay is $26.45 - $37.55 (entry is $26.45 or $29.61 based on certifications held). 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: Fitness in the Park helps Portlanders stay active and achieve their fitness goals while connecting to community and nature in our parks. All fitness levels are welcome. Outdoor fitness classes take place in parks across Portland, Monday through Friday, with classes in the mornings (8:00am-12:00pm) and evening (3:00pm-7:00pm) beginning May 4th at Irving Park. All other locations will start June 22. We will also be hosting a few Saturday and/or late evening pop-up events over the course of the summer months. PP&R is looking to hire energetic and qualified fitness instructors to teach classes that will engage with diverse populations, instructors with experience teaching intergenerational/youth fitness, as well as customer service representatives to help with program delivery, assisting participants with check-in and transactions, and providing park users with PP&R program information. We are looking for people to work within various parks throughout Portland. This is an open and continuous recruitment and intended for summer employment. Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available. Note: This job is open for a long time. Applicants will be contacted when positions become available. Job Type: Casual, Part-time. This job posting is for several positions, which are classified by the City of Portland as Recreation Associates and Parks Activities Specialist. 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 parks around Portland. When you apply you can choose multiple locations that you are willing 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 To Qualify Qualifications Needed: + Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. + General knowledge of 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. + Ability to learn and show skills, or experience, in one-on-one and small group fitness. + Ability to learn and show skills, or experience, in teaching different types of Group Exercise classes like 32-count block, Tabata or HIIT, and mind/body classes like Yoga and Pilates. + Knowledge of how to take care of fitness equipment. + Knowledge and experience in using the best practices for health and wellness marketing and promoting fitness memberships. Additional qualifications needed: + One year of teaching experience. + 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 + Four-year 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) Applicant must also: + Be at least 18 years old by date of hire. The Recruitment Process How to Apply: + Click

Created: 2026-03-18