City of Portland · 22 hours ago
Recreation Employment - Community Centers (Ages 15+) - Talent Pool
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.99/hr - $28.03/hrCity of Portland is hiring part-time employees for community centers around Portland! These jobs help run programs like school break camps, sports, art, and after-school activities. We are looking for people who can work as Counselors, Attendants, Customer Service Representatives, and Instructors.
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Responsibilities
Counselors organize, plan, and lead a variety of activities including art, crafts, music, performance, science, games, nature, and sports in addition to supporting the physical, social, and cognitive development of preschool and school-aged participants
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
Attendants will monitor drop-in recreation activities in their assignment
Staff create a welcoming atmosphere, engage with park and facility guests, provide excellent customer service and are a resource for PP&R information
Duties include maintaining clean facilities and/or park spaces, monitoring use of space and needs of guests, being proactive in addressing potential safety concerns, upholding the PP&R code of conduct, and communicating with supervisor, rangers, and security under established guidelines
Attendants monitor participation and complete needed paperwork and record keeping
Customer Service Representatives are responsible for providing quality customer service to everyone, either on site or over the phone, when representing Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) in a variety of environments, including, but not limited to, PP&R Centers/buildings, pools, parks, outreach events, schools, and other places where PP&R provides programs, activities and/or information sessions
Instructors prepare and present introductory lessons/activities for programs and classes for a variety of age ranges including preschool, youth, teen, and adult
Qualification
Required
Be able to create a welcoming and friendly environment
Know about the activities in your assigned area
Be able to talk and listen well with different kinds of people
Be able to spot and handle safety and emergency situations
Be able to solve problems and help with customer concerns
Already have or obtain a Food handler card (if applying for Preschool Assistant) within three weeks of hire
Benefits
This job has limited benefits.
Language Pay: If you speak another language besides English and use it to help the community, you may get extra pay.
Company
City of Portland
Providing leadership and expertise in attracting, developing, and sustaining a diverse workforce committed to quality public service.
Founded in 1851
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.32MKey Investors
Consumer Product Safety Commission
2024-07-02Grant· $0.32M
Leadership Team
Angela Tran
Human Resources Business Partner
Cathy Bless
Deputy Chief Human Resource Officer
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