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Recreation Employment - SUN Community Schools (Ages 15+) - Talent Pool
Government Jobs, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97201
Part-Time Jobs With Portland Parks & Recreation
Are you looking for a part-time job that is flexible and fun? Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring at SUN Community Schools across Portland! 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: Counselor: Extended Day Program (15+) Lead Counselor: Family Resource Navigator (18+) Lead Counselor: SUN Assistant (18+) Parks Activities Specialist Jobs: Instructor I: Assistant Instructors (15+) Instructor II: General Instructors (15+) Instructor III: Certified Teacher (18+) Specialized Arts Instructor (18+) Recreation Associate Pay: $19.99 for all Recreation Associate jobs. Counselor, Lead Counselor and Attendant base pay is $19.99 - $23.33 (entry is $19.99). Lead Counselor premium pay is $21.99 - $25.33 (entry is $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. Parks Activities Specialist Pay: The training pay is $19.04 for all Parks Activities Specialist Role. Assistant Instructor base pay is $19.04 - $22.21 (entry is $19.04). General Instructor base pay is $21.16 - $28.03 (entry is $21.66 - $24.33 based on experience). Certified Teacher base pay is $25.38 - $33.85 (entry is $25.38). Specialized Arts Instructor base pay is $31.73 - $40.19 (entry is $31.73 - $37.03 based on experience). Recreation Associate Union: These jobs are part of a union called (LiUNA) Labors' Local 483 - Recreation. Parks Activities Specialist Union: These positions are not represented by a Union. Summary: SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) Community Schools offer academic support and enrichment classes to students in Multnomah County. Partnering with local agencies and school districts, SUN focuses on helping students and families, especially those from underserved communities, to achieve self-sufficiency. SUN Community Schools offer after-school activities and academic support, camps, evening enrichment classes for youth and adults, including fitness, sports, arts, and more. If you are interested in applying as a certified Fitness instructor with SUN, please apply to the Fitness Recruitment here. 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. SUN School Locations: We are looking for people that may lead activities at Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial Middle School (MS), Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose Highschool (HS), Roseway Heights, and Sitton SUN Community Schools. When you apply you can choose as many SUN School Locations as you want to work at. Benefits: This job has limited benefits. 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 listed on this application: Can create a welcoming and friendly environment. Knows about the assigned recreation area. Can talk clearly with different groups of people. Can notice and handle safety and emergency situations. Can solve problems and help with customer concerns. Qualifications needed for Certified Teacher job, in addition to the 5 qualifications listed above: Teaching Certification or License Qualifications needed for the Specialized Arts Instructor job, in addition to the 5 qualifications listed above: Minimum of 500 hours of prior teaching experience for each discipline(s). Have had significant traditional/non-traditional professional learning and/or development. Examples of this can include, but are not limited to: An accredited degree or certificate program in a specialized art form(s) OR Long-term self-lead practice of art form(s)/discipline(s), which may include teaching and/or continued education 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 - 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 list of talent pool 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. SUN Schools by Area: North Portland: Sitton SUN Community School
9930 N Smith St
Northeast Portland: Beaumont SUN Community School
4043 NE Fremont St Faubion SUN Community School
2930 NE Dekum St Parkrose HS SUN Community School
12003 NE Shaver St Roseway Heights SUN Community School
7334 NE Siskiyou St
Southeast Portland: Alice Ott SUN Community School
12500 SE Ramona St Arleta SUN Community School
5109 SE 66th Ave Centennial MS SUN Community School
17650 SE Brooklyn St Grout SUN Community School
3119 SE Holgate St Lane SUN Community School
7200 SE 60th Ave Mt Tabor SUN Community School
5800 SE Ash St
Are you looking for a part-time job that is flexible and fun? Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring at SUN Community Schools across Portland! 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: Counselor: Extended Day Program (15+) Lead Counselor: Family Resource Navigator (18+) Lead Counselor: SUN Assistant (18+) Parks Activities Specialist Jobs: Instructor I: Assistant Instructors (15+) Instructor II: General Instructors (15+) Instructor III: Certified Teacher (18+) Specialized Arts Instructor (18+) Recreation Associate Pay: $19.99 for all Recreation Associate jobs. Counselor, Lead Counselor and Attendant base pay is $19.99 - $23.33 (entry is $19.99). Lead Counselor premium pay is $21.99 - $25.33 (entry is $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. Parks Activities Specialist Pay: The training pay is $19.04 for all Parks Activities Specialist Role. Assistant Instructor base pay is $19.04 - $22.21 (entry is $19.04). General Instructor base pay is $21.16 - $28.03 (entry is $21.66 - $24.33 based on experience). Certified Teacher base pay is $25.38 - $33.85 (entry is $25.38). Specialized Arts Instructor base pay is $31.73 - $40.19 (entry is $31.73 - $37.03 based on experience). Recreation Associate Union: These jobs are part of a union called (LiUNA) Labors' Local 483 - Recreation. Parks Activities Specialist Union: These positions are not represented by a Union. Summary: SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) Community Schools offer academic support and enrichment classes to students in Multnomah County. Partnering with local agencies and school districts, SUN focuses on helping students and families, especially those from underserved communities, to achieve self-sufficiency. SUN Community Schools offer after-school activities and academic support, camps, evening enrichment classes for youth and adults, including fitness, sports, arts, and more. If you are interested in applying as a certified Fitness instructor with SUN, please apply to the Fitness Recruitment here. 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. SUN School Locations: We are looking for people that may lead activities at Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial Middle School (MS), Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose Highschool (HS), Roseway Heights, and Sitton SUN Community Schools. When you apply you can choose as many SUN School Locations as you want to work at. Benefits: This job has limited benefits. 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 listed on this application: Can create a welcoming and friendly environment. Knows about the assigned recreation area. Can talk clearly with different groups of people. Can notice and handle safety and emergency situations. Can solve problems and help with customer concerns. Qualifications needed for Certified Teacher job, in addition to the 5 qualifications listed above: Teaching Certification or License Qualifications needed for the Specialized Arts Instructor job, in addition to the 5 qualifications listed above: Minimum of 500 hours of prior teaching experience for each discipline(s). Have had significant traditional/non-traditional professional learning and/or development. Examples of this can include, but are not limited to: An accredited degree or certificate program in a specialized art form(s) OR Long-term self-lead practice of art form(s)/discipline(s), which may include teaching and/or continued education 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 - 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 list of talent pool 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. SUN Schools by Area: North Portland: Sitton SUN Community School
9930 N Smith St
Northeast Portland: Beaumont SUN Community School
4043 NE Fremont St Faubion SUN Community School
2930 NE Dekum St Parkrose HS SUN Community School
12003 NE Shaver St Roseway Heights SUN Community School
7334 NE Siskiyou St
Southeast Portland: Alice Ott SUN Community School
12500 SE Ramona St Arleta SUN Community School
5109 SE 66th Ave Centennial MS SUN Community School
17650 SE Brooklyn St Grout SUN Community School
3119 SE Holgate St Lane SUN Community School
7200 SE 60th Ave Mt Tabor SUN Community School
5800 SE Ash St