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Recreation Employment - Tennis Center (Ages 15+) - Talent Pool
Government Jobs, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97201
Portland Tennis Center Jobs
Are you looking for a part-time job that is flexible and fun? Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring at the Portland Tennis Center! We're collecting names of people who are interested in working future part-time or seasonal jobs with Portland Parks. This doesn't mean there's a job open right now, but we're happy you're 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: Recreation Associate Jobs: Customer Service Representative (15+) Parks Activities Specialist Jobs: Instructor I: Assistant Instructors (15+) Instructor II: Professional Tennis Instructor (15+) Recreation Associate Pay: Training pay is $19.99 for all Recreation Associate jobs. Customer Service Representative base pay is $19.99 - $23.33 (entry is $19.99). Parks Activities Specialist Pay: Training pay is $19.04 for all Parks Activities Specialist jobs. Assistant Instructor base pay is $19.04 - $22.21 (entry is $19.04). Professional Tennis Instructor base pay (pay determined by level of certification below): Instructor Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR base pay is $25.39 - $31.73 (entry is $25.39) Professional Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR base pay is $29.61 - $35.96 (entry is $29.61) Elite Professional Coach Certification with USPTA or PTR base pay is $33.85 - $40.19 (entry is $33.85) Master Professional Coach Certification with USPTA or PTR base pay is $38.08 - $44.43 (entry is $38.08) 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: The Portland Tennis Center is a fun and busy place with 8 indoor and 4 outdoor tennis courts. It's located in the heart of Portland, Oregon. Our staff and players come from all kinds of backgrounds, and everyone is friendly, caring, and down to earth. The Tennis Center is the main spot for all tennis and pickleball activities in Portland, and we also manage over 100 outdoor courts in our city parks, which means we can reach a lot of people. We have special tennis programs for everyone, from beginners to experienced players, for both kids and adults. There are scholarships and free programs too, so everyone can join in. Our goal is to make sure our community enjoys tennis by offering fun, creative programs with a team of friendly, well-trained staff. Come be part of the fun! 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: Portland Tennis Center 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 Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov 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. Qualifications needed for Professional Tennis Instructor job, in addition to the 5 qualifications listed above: One certification from the list below: Instructor Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR Associate Coach, Professional Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR Elite Professional Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR Master Professional Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR How to Apply: Click "APPLY" to submit your talent pool 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 July 14, 2025 to December 29, 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 talent pool 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. Instructor Jobs (Parks Activities Specialists): These positions are not union represented. Professional Tennis Instructors work with other staff to plan and organize classes and programs. They talk to staff about what supplies, space, and other things are needed. Instructors build good relationships with students, answer questions, and talk with students about their progress when needed. They also set up and take down equipment for classes and make sure the class is safe and runs smoothly. Instructors may give one-on-one or small group tennis lessons and help students improve. They create lesson plans for private lessons and use encouragement to motivate students. Instructors show students how to play tennis safely, use equipment properly, and promote other classes and information from Portland Parks & Recreation. All instructors must follow Portland Parks & Recreation rules, stay in touch with staff and customers by talking and writing, go to staff meetings and trainings, and respond quickly to safety problems or emergencies. Other duties will be given as needed. Ages: Instructors (Must be at least 15 years old) Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate): Instructor I base pay is $19.04 - $22.21 (entry is $19.04) Professional Tennis Instructor (pay determined by level of certification below): Instructor Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR base pay is $25.39 - $31.73 (entry is $25.39) Professional Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR base
Are you looking for a part-time job that is flexible and fun? Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring at the Portland Tennis Center! We're collecting names of people who are interested in working future part-time or seasonal jobs with Portland Parks. This doesn't mean there's a job open right now, but we're happy you're 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: Recreation Associate Jobs: Customer Service Representative (15+) Parks Activities Specialist Jobs: Instructor I: Assistant Instructors (15+) Instructor II: Professional Tennis Instructor (15+) Recreation Associate Pay: Training pay is $19.99 for all Recreation Associate jobs. Customer Service Representative base pay is $19.99 - $23.33 (entry is $19.99). Parks Activities Specialist Pay: Training pay is $19.04 for all Parks Activities Specialist jobs. Assistant Instructor base pay is $19.04 - $22.21 (entry is $19.04). Professional Tennis Instructor base pay (pay determined by level of certification below): Instructor Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR base pay is $25.39 - $31.73 (entry is $25.39) Professional Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR base pay is $29.61 - $35.96 (entry is $29.61) Elite Professional Coach Certification with USPTA or PTR base pay is $33.85 - $40.19 (entry is $33.85) Master Professional Coach Certification with USPTA or PTR base pay is $38.08 - $44.43 (entry is $38.08) 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: The Portland Tennis Center is a fun and busy place with 8 indoor and 4 outdoor tennis courts. It's located in the heart of Portland, Oregon. Our staff and players come from all kinds of backgrounds, and everyone is friendly, caring, and down to earth. The Tennis Center is the main spot for all tennis and pickleball activities in Portland, and we also manage over 100 outdoor courts in our city parks, which means we can reach a lot of people. We have special tennis programs for everyone, from beginners to experienced players, for both kids and adults. There are scholarships and free programs too, so everyone can join in. Our goal is to make sure our community enjoys tennis by offering fun, creative programs with a team of friendly, well-trained staff. Come be part of the fun! 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: Portland Tennis Center 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 Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov 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. Qualifications needed for Professional Tennis Instructor job, in addition to the 5 qualifications listed above: One certification from the list below: Instructor Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR Associate Coach, Professional Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR Elite Professional Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR Master Professional Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR How to Apply: Click "APPLY" to submit your talent pool 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 July 14, 2025 to December 29, 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 talent pool 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. Instructor Jobs (Parks Activities Specialists): These positions are not union represented. Professional Tennis Instructors work with other staff to plan and organize classes and programs. They talk to staff about what supplies, space, and other things are needed. Instructors build good relationships with students, answer questions, and talk with students about their progress when needed. They also set up and take down equipment for classes and make sure the class is safe and runs smoothly. Instructors may give one-on-one or small group tennis lessons and help students improve. They create lesson plans for private lessons and use encouragement to motivate students. Instructors show students how to play tennis safely, use equipment properly, and promote other classes and information from Portland Parks & Recreation. All instructors must follow Portland Parks & Recreation rules, stay in touch with staff and customers by talking and writing, go to staff meetings and trainings, and respond quickly to safety problems or emergencies. Other duties will be given as needed. Ages: Instructors (Must be at least 15 years old) Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate): Instructor I base pay is $19.04 - $22.21 (entry is $19.04) Professional Tennis Instructor (pay determined by level of certification below): Instructor Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR base pay is $25.39 - $31.73 (entry is $25.39) Professional Coach Certification with the USPTA or PTR base