Recreation Employment Lifelong and Adaptive (Ages 18+) - Talent Pool

Part-Time Job Opportunities with Portland Parks & Recreation

Are you looking for a part-time job that is flexible and fun? Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for the Lifelong and Adaptive Recreation team! 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: Lead Counselor: Trip Leader (18+) Parks Activities Specialist Jobs: Instructor II: General Instructors (18+) Inclusion Assistant: Senior Center Project (18+) Recreation Associate Pay: Training pay is $19.99 for all counselor positions. Lead Counselor 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 or leading trip excursions with Adaptive and Lifelong Recreation. Parks Activities Specialist Pay: Training pay is $19.04 for all instructor positions. Instructor II: General Instructor base pay is $21.16 - $28.03 (entry is $21.16 - $24.33 based on experience). Inclusion Assistant base pay is $21.04 - $25.21 (entry is $21.04 or $22.04 based on experience). Premium will be applied to all hours worked as an inclusion assistant working directly with participants. 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 and Recreation Adaptive and Lifelong 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, cooking, 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. If you are interested in applying as a certified Fitness instructor with Lifelong and Adaptive program, please apply to the Fitness Recruitment

here . 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, 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

Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov 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. The Recruitment Process: 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 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. Community Centers by area: North Portland: Charles Jordan Community Center Peninsula Park Community Center St. Johns Community Center Northeast Portland: Matt Dishman Community Center Montavilla Community Center Southwest Portland: Southwest Community Center Southeast Portland: East Portland Community Center Mt. Scott Community Center Woodstock Community Center Virtual and partner locations also available.