Recreation Employment - Teen Program (Ages 15+) - Open Continuous - UPDATED

Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring people for part-time, year-round jobs in the Recreation Division!

TeenForce strives to provide adolescent aged youth with safe spaces to engage in prosocial activities surrounded by caring adults. TeenForce staff act as positive role models/mentors, engaging with youth in a recreation centered environment. Staff balances the need to enforce facility guidelines to ensure safety for all community center participants, while building positive connections with youth, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.

We are looking for people that may lead activities with the TeenForce program at five community centers including:

• Charles Jordan
• East Portland
• Matt Dishman
• Montavilla
• Mt. Scott

The TeenForce program operates Monday through Friday from 3:00pm-7:00pm and offers classes, drop-in activities, events, and volunteer/service-learning outings.

Positions include:

• Counselor
• Lead Counselor
• Instructor I & II
• Fitness Instructor
• Specialized Arts Instructor

Find out more below about these job types, locations, hours and pay ranges.

The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their resume. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

These are part-time positions with flexible hours and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours can be assigned verbally and depend on enrollment levels, needs of the program, and other factors. There is no guarantee of the number of hours needed each week nor the number of hours worked from week to week. Employees in these positions serve at will.

Counselors organize, plan, and lead a variety of activities to support the physical, social, and cognitive development of youth . These include art, crafts, music, performance, science, games, nature, and sports in addition . Positions will be responsible for maintaining discipline and safety while monitoring youth, consistently modeling appropriate behavior, maintaining accurate program records, and performing maintenance duties as assigned.

PARKS ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST - INSTRUCTOR

Instructors prepare and present introductory lessons/activities for programs and classes for ages 10-20. Areas of assignment are as follows: dance, art, music, fencing, martial arts, language arts, archery, skateboarding, gymnastics, fitness, and specialized arts. Instructors create welcoming atmosphere, engage with park and facility guests, provide excellent customer service, and are resources for PP&R information. Maintains clean facilities and/or park spaces, monitors use of space and needs of guests, is proactive in addressing potential safety concerns. Instructors also uphold the PP&R code of conduct, communicate with supervisor, rangers, and security under established guidelines. This position monitors participation and completes needed paperwork and record keeping.

Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, and Mt. Scott Community Centers.

Shift Range: Weekday afternoons, and evenings.

• ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)
• ACE (American Council on Exercise)
• AFAA (Aerobic and Fitness Association of America)
• NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
• NCSF (National Council on Strength and Fitness)
• ISSA (International Sports Science Association)
• NESTA (National Exercise and Sport Training Association)
• NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
• PCC Fitness Technology Degree
• Cooper Institute Certification
• Four-year college degree in a fitness related field (e.g., Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology)
• Any accredited certification distributed by NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies)

• Certification in a related field
• Certificate of completion for trade-related training or education program
• 4-year degree or equivalent in a related field and/or MA/MM in a related field

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Positions are not eligible for benefits.

Applicants must possess:

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position are:

1. Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
2. General knowledge of assigned recreation area.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
4. Ability to recognize and respond to safety and emergency situations.
5. Ability to problem-solve and respond to customer concerns.

Applicants must also:

• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by date of hire.
• Fitness Instructor: Approved certification from a bureau recognized organization and one year of teaching experience.
• Specialized Arts Instructor: Prior to being hired you must have 500 hours of instruction experience AND met one or more of the following requirements: certification in a related field, certificate of completion for trade-related training or education program, 4-year degree or equivalent in a related field, and/or MA/MM in a related field.
  
  

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following to be considered:

1. Work History
2. Answers to Supplemental Questions

• Your application will be reviewed after you submit it to Government Jobs. If a position opens and you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted for an interview.
• You may be contacted anytime while this recruitment remains open, as this is an open-continuous recruitment.
• This recruitment will consider year-round employment.
• This recruitment will remain open until June 30, 2023.

Work Status: Must be a US Citizen or have documents that allow you to work within the US at the time of application.

Veterans' Preference: If you want to ask for Veterans' Preference, please add the following to your application:

• Add a copy of your veteran document (DD214 or Veteran’s Benefit Letter)
• Check the box that you are a Veteran
• Check the box asking for veteran preference

ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Request: If you would like to request a reasonable change when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below.

Equal Employment: No person will be looked at as unfavorable based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and wants everyone who is interested in working at the City to apply.

Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here.

Did you know? We have How to Apply Classes that are free on how to apply to the City. Click the link for the list of dates: https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/applying-city-jobs

Contact Information
Vanessa Valdez, Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

vanessa.valdez@portlandoregon.gov

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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