Sports Recreation Leader Job at City of Newport, Oregon in Portland

Join our team and help bring energy, organization, and fun to Newport’s Sports and Recreation programs!

As a part-time Sports Recreation Leader, you'll be right in the middle of the action, helping run after-school sports leagues, E-Sports, camps, and summer trips. One day you might be coaching a youth basketball game, the next you’re helping organize a Rocket League tournament or setting up for a dodgeball night.

You’ll play a key role in keeping events smooth, fun, and safe. If you like being active, enjoy working with people, and want to build leadership skills in a fast-paced environment, this job is for you.

Your Day-to-Day Could Include

• Supporting leagues, games, tournaments, and recreation events
• Coaching, scorekeeping, refereeing, and helping with E-Sports
• Setting up and taking down sports or event equipment
• Leading youth during summer trips and seasonal camps
• Keeping things running safely and on schedule
• Communicating with players, parents, and spectators
• Helping guide volunteers and younger participants
• Promoting upcoming events and programs
• Creating a fun, fair, and respectful atmosphere

Why Join Us?

This is an ideal job for students, athletes, future coaches, or anyone looking to gain real-world experience while getting paid. You'll build valuable skills, work with a supportive team, and make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

Experience & Background:

• High school diploma or equivalent (or working toward it)
• Experience in sports, camps, coaching, or events is helpful but not required
• Bonus if you’ve officiated, coached, or participated in E-Sports

Skills That Matter

• Strong communication skills
• Organized and dependable
• Can keep things fun while maintaining safety
• Confident leading small groups
• Works well with a team and can stay cool under pressure

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the ability to frequently lift or move materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move materials up to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions/Work Environment

Work location is both indoors and outdoors where most work occurs in a recreational/gymnasium or park setting. The Recreation Leader is expected to oversee and monitor recreational, leisure, and sporting events in all weather conditions.

The City of Newport is an EEO and veteran's preference employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.