City of Portland
About the position
Job Appointment:
Full Time, Regular
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday. Subject to change
Work Location:
Fully in person. Employee will report to Peninsula Park Community Center. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington.
Benefits:
Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible:
This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation:
Recreation (Rec-LL483). To view this labor agreement, please click here.
Application Material:
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a résumé.
Note:
Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
Position Summary The City of Portland's Bureau of Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for Recreation Leader Instructor Specialty. This position is an integral part of service support and delivery in programs and facilities citywide. Currently, the Recreation Division is seeking qualified candidates to provide instruction in general recreation programs as well as various program areas.
As a Recreation Leader – Instructor, you will
Facilitate, instruct, and support the administration of a wide variety of recreation classes and programs including after school program
Adapt to changing priorities while effectively managing assigned responsibilities
Plan and deliver front-line instruction, including leading and training recreation support staff and volunteers
Operate, maintain, and organize program supplies and equipment
Work directly with the public by providing quality instruction, ensuring the safe use of facilities, and responding to questions and inquiries
Perform administrative and registration tasks to support program operations and meet participant needs
Have a question? Contact Information:
Loan Tran Polanco, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov
Minimum qualifications
Knowledge of general or specialized recreational programs, services and activities.
Ability and experience establishing and executing lesson plans and in instructing in general or specialized recreational programs, services or activities.
Experience leading and supporting others through the delivery of programs and classes.
Ability to select, instruct, and oversee volunteers and seasonal/casual staff.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions as well as communicate with internal and external customers from different socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities.
Step 1 to Apply Apply online between January 5, 2026 and January 12, 2026.
Required Application Materials
Résumé
Note:
Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
Answer to the Supplemental Questions (preview questions in the Questions tab)
Optional Application Materials
Veterans Preference documents must be submitted by the closing date.
Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.
Application Tips
Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
How We Determine Pay:
The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your résumé that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
Do not attach any additional documents. Do not attach a cover letter, it will not be reviewed.
All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process by the closing date and time.
E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2 to Step 6 Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation – Week of January 12, 2026. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List – Week of January 19, 2026. Step 4: Selection (Interview) – February 2026. Step 5: Offer of Employment – February 2026. Step 6: Start Date – Early/Mid/Late Month. A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment are met. This timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional information:
City of Portland Core Values; Recruitment Process - Work Status; Equal Employment Opportunity; Veteran Preference; ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Full Time, Regular
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday. Subject to change
Work Location:
Fully in person. Employee will report to Peninsula Park Community Center. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington.
Benefits:
Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible:
This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation:
Recreation (Rec-LL483). To view this labor agreement, please click here.
Application Material:
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a résumé.
Note:
Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
Position Summary The City of Portland's Bureau of Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for Recreation Leader Instructor Specialty. This position is an integral part of service support and delivery in programs and facilities citywide. Currently, the Recreation Division is seeking qualified candidates to provide instruction in general recreation programs as well as various program areas.
As a Recreation Leader – Instructor, you will
Facilitate, instruct, and support the administration of a wide variety of recreation classes and programs including after school program
Adapt to changing priorities while effectively managing assigned responsibilities
Plan and deliver front-line instruction, including leading and training recreation support staff and volunteers
Operate, maintain, and organize program supplies and equipment
Work directly with the public by providing quality instruction, ensuring the safe use of facilities, and responding to questions and inquiries
Perform administrative and registration tasks to support program operations and meet participant needs
Have a question? Contact Information:
Loan Tran Polanco, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov
Minimum qualifications
Knowledge of general or specialized recreational programs, services and activities.
Ability and experience establishing and executing lesson plans and in instructing in general or specialized recreational programs, services or activities.
Experience leading and supporting others through the delivery of programs and classes.
Ability to select, instruct, and oversee volunteers and seasonal/casual staff.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions as well as communicate with internal and external customers from different socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities.
Step 1 to Apply Apply online between January 5, 2026 and January 12, 2026.
Required Application Materials
Résumé
Note:
Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
Answer to the Supplemental Questions (preview questions in the Questions tab)
Optional Application Materials
Veterans Preference documents must be submitted by the closing date.
Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.
Application Tips
Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
How We Determine Pay:
The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your résumé that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
Do not attach any additional documents. Do not attach a cover letter, it will not be reviewed.
All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process by the closing date and time.
E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2 to Step 6 Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation – Week of January 12, 2026. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List – Week of January 19, 2026. Step 4: Selection (Interview) – February 2026. Step 5: Offer of Employment – February 2026. Step 6: Start Date – Early/Mid/Late Month. A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment are met. This timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional information:
City of Portland Core Values; Recruitment Process - Work Status; Equal Employment Opportunity; Veteran Preference; ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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