Portland Parks and Recreation Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation (AIR) program is dedicated to ensuring access to recreational, educational, and wellness opportunities for people with disabilities. AIR programs are offered throughout Portland and include day camps, excursions and van trips, health and wellness, arts and crafts, music and dance, fitness, social gatherings and more.

We are looking for people that may lead activities at Community Centers, SUN program sites, programs with Environmental Education or satellite sites.

This is an open and continuous recruitment for year-round employment. Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.

Year-Round Positions include:

• Inclusion Assistant
• Instructor II
• Lead Counselor

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

Parks Activities Specialist - Inclusion Assistants
As part of Portland Parks & Recreation, Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR) program, the Inclusion Assistant provides on-site assistance to participants of all ages with physical, developmental, and/or emotional disabilities as they integrate into general recreation programs. Duties include adapting activities, following inclusion or behavior plans, maintaining a safe environment, and promoting a participant's success in a program.

Inclusion Assistant – Year-Round Programs
As part of the Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation program, the Inclusion Assistant provides on-site assistance to participants of all ages with physical, developmental and/or emotional disabilities as they integrate into general recreation programs. Duties include adapting activities, following inclusion or behavior plans, maintaining a safe environment, and promoting a participant’s success in programs. Inclusion Assistants may be assigned to provide one on one support or for group support in a program.
Locations: Community Centers (Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, Southwest, and Woodstock), SUN Community Schools (Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial, Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose, Roseway Heights, and Sitton), Multnomah Arts Center, Community Music Center, Environmental Education, at Parks throughout the system, and on trips/excursions.
Shift Range: Weekdays and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Inclusion Assistant - Senior Center Project
This position will work with people with intellectual disabilities who are over 50 years old, in a community-based program at 3 different locations throughout Portland. As part of the Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation program, the Inclusion Assistant provides on-site assistance to participants with physical, developmental and/or emotional disabilities as they integrate into general recreation programs. Duties include adapting activities, following inclusion or behavior plans, maintaining a safe environment, and promoting a participant’s success in programs.
Locations: Charles Jordan Community Center, East Portland Community Center, and Gresham Meals on Wheels.
Shift Range: 3 – 5 days a week (M-F), 8:30AM – 1:30PM

Ages: Must be at least 18 years old

Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate): $20.00 - $23.00 (entry is $20.00 - $21.00 based on experience)

Training Wage: Inclusion Assistant training wage is $18.00 for all positions.

Parks Activities Specialist - Instructor II's
Instructors prepare and present introductory lessons/activities for programs and classes for a variety of age ranges including preschool, youth, teen, and adult. Areas of assignment are as follows: cooking, dance exploration, music exploration, sports, and movement, tumbling and dance exploration, fine arts, writing, and languages. Creates a welcoming atmosphere, engages with park and facility guests, 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: General Instructors are responsible for lesson planning, class content, and instruction for a variety of general recreation activities including art, music, cooking, movement, dance, tumbling, gymnastics, and sports. Specialty art, music, fitness, and tennis programs employ specialty instructors.
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, Southwest, and Woodstock Community Centers and Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial, Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose, Roseway Heights, and Sitton SUN Community Schools.
Shift Range: All operating hours.

Ages:
Must be at least 18 years old

Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate):
$20.00 - $26.50 (entry is $20.00 - $23.00 based on experience)

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

Recreation Associate - Counselors
These positions are union represented by LiUNA Laborers' Local 483. To view the labor agreement, please go to the Labor agreements webpage and click on the appropriate link.
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 people with disabilities. Van Trip Leaders will be responsible for transporting registered participants via minibus or 15-passanger van to tours/shows/activities. As part of the Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation program, the Counselor II will also offer on-site assistance to participants of all ages with physical, developmental and/or emotional disabilities as they integrate into general recreation programs. Candidates should enjoy working/socializing with people with disabilities, be willing to assist 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.
Locations: Varies depending on planned activities/trips.
Shift Range: Weekdays and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Ages: Must be at least 18 years old.

Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate): $20.90 - $24.05 (entry is $20.90)

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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.90 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: In person