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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/3860893/recreation-employment-lifelong-recreation-ages-15-open-continuous

Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring Lifelong Recreation staff for part-time, year-round jobs in the Recreation Division.

Portland Parks & Recreation Lifelong Recreation (formerly Senior Recreation) is dedicated to ensuring access to recreational, educational, and wellness opportunities for adults age 60+. Lifelong Recreation programs are offered throughout Portland and include excursions and van trips, health and wellness, 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. This is an open and continuous recruitment for year-round employment.

Positions include:

• Lead Counselor
• Instructor II

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. 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.

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.

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.

RECREATION ASSOCIATE - COUNSELOR

Position/s: Lead Counselor – These positions are union represented.

Counselors lead a variety of van trips and outings that include tours, hikes, meals and social engagement, in addition to supporting the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of aging adult participants. Positions will be responsible for maintaining schedules, safety of participants and volunteers, and maintaining accurate program records.

Positions Available:

Lead Counselor - Van Trip Leader

Provide customer service to participants during a variety of outings/excursions for aging adults. Activity trips can be 8-to-12-hour days where employees are responsible for transporting registered participants via minibus or 15-passanger van to tours/shows/activities. Candidates should enjoy working/socializing with aging adults, be willing to assist with balancing participants while getting in and out of bus/van or at different activity venues, as needed. Will need to submit a DMV drivers record to drive City vehicles, bilingual preferred. Trips are varied with options Mon-Sat and occasionally Sundays.

Locations: Pick-up/Drop off at East Portland Community Center, Montavilla Community Center, Mt. Scott Community Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, Southwest Community Center, and non-Parks satellite locations.

Shift Range: Weekdays and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Age Requirement:

Lead Counselor (Must be at least 18 years old)

Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate):

Recreation Associate - Lead Counselor $20.00 - $23.0 hourly

Training Wage:

Training wage is $18.00 for all counselor positions.

Please note: This position is represented by Labors' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. Applicants start at the entry hourly rate. To view the labor agreement, please go to the Labor agreements webpageand click on the appropriate link.

PARKS ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST - INSTRUCTOR

Position/(s) - Instructor Level II

Instructors prepare and present introductory lessons/activities for programs and classes. Areas of assignment are listed below. Creates welcoming atmosphere, engages with participants, provides excellent customer service and is a resource 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, upholds the PP&R code of conduct, communicates with supervisor, rangers, and security under established guidelines. Monitors participation and completes needed paperwork and record keeping.

Positions Available:

Instructor I*

Types of Instruction: Looking for Instructors to lead classes for aging adults in a wide range of interests. Class ideas could include textile dyeing, music instruction, memory writing, cultural enrichment, environmental education, and other continuing education activities.

Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Mt. Scott, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, and Southwest Community Centers and/or virtual using an online platform.

Shift Range: All operating hours.

*It is preferred for Level I Instructors to have formal education/training or hold certifications in the program areas of instruction.

Age Requirement:

Must be at least 15 years old

Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate):

Recreation Aide - Instructor I $18.00 - $22.20

Training Wage:

Instructor training wage is $18.00 for all instructor positions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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