Recreation Coordinator (Intramurals) jobs in Portland, OR

Portland Parks and Recreation Lifelong 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. Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.

Positions include:

• Lead Counselor
• Instructor II
• Fitness Instructor

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

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.

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, Peninsula Park Community Center, and Southwest Community Center and non-Parks satellite locations.
Shift Range: Weekdays and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Ages:
Lead Counselor (Must be at least 18 years old)

Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate):
Recreation Associate – Lead Counselor $20.90 - $24.05 (entry is $20.90)

Training Wage: The training wage is $18.90 for all counselor positions.

Instructor Level II and Fitness Instructor
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.

Instructor II – General Instructor
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, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, Southwest Community Center, non-Parks satellite locations, and/or virtual using an online platform.
Shift Range: All operating hours.

Fitness Instructor - Group Exercise
Required Experience: One year of teaching experience is preferred.
Required Certifications: Approved certification(s) from a bureau recognized organization as outlined below.
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, Southwest Community Center, non-Parks satellite locations, and/or virtual using an online platform.
Shift Range: All operating hours.

Qualifying Fitness Certifications:

• 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)

Ages:
Instructor (Must be at least 18 years old)

Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate):
Parks Activities Specialist – Instructor II $20.00 - $26.50 (entry is $20.00-$23.00 based on experience)
Parks Activities Specialist – Fitness Instructor $25.00 - $35.50 (entry is $25.00 or $28.00 based on certifications held)

Training Wage: Instructor training wage is $18.00 for all instructor positions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.90 - $35.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Work Location: In person