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Fitness in the Park helps Portlanders stay active and achieve their fitness goals while connecting to community and nature in our parks. All fitness levels are welcome. Outdoor fitness classes take place Monday through Friday in parks across Portland. Beginning Wednesday, June 24th, there will be classes in the morning (8:00am-12:00pm) and in the evening (4:00pm-7:00pm). Over the course of the summer months, we will also host a few Saturday pop-up events. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is looking to hire qualified and energetic fitness instructors to teach classes that will engage with the diverse populations of our communities.
In addition, PP&R seeks customer service representatives to help with program delivery, assisting participants with check-in and transactions, and providing park users with PP&R program information.
We are looking for people to work with various parks throughout Portland. This is an open and continuous recruitment and intended for summer employment. Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
Summer Positions include:
Find more information below about job types, locations of potential job openings, shifts and salary ranges.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - RECREATION ASSOCIATE
Position/s: Customer Service Representative - These positions are union represented.
This role is responsible for providing quality customer service to our outdoor Fitness in the Parks programs. This includes providing customer service to anyone who participants in our programs, and/or anyone who seeks assistance or information regarding our programs. This includes frequent interaction with the public and PP&R staff, including supporting Fitness Instructors.
Recreation Associate - Customer Service Representative
Tasks include, but are not limited to - setting up and taking down of exercise equipment, and use of a mobile device to access customer information and process transactions. This position requires moving small pieces of fitness equipment such as dumbbells, as well as stereos, tables, and chairs.
Locations: Various Parks in Portland. All locations listed are tentative.
Shift Ranges:
Monday – Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
Monday – Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm
Saturdays 8:00am-11:00am
Ages:
Customer Service Representative (Must be 18 years old)
Wage Range
Applicants start at the entry hourly rate
Recreation Associate - Customer Service Representative $18.90 - $22.05
Training Wage: The training wage is $18.90 for all Customer Service 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 and click on the appropriate link.
RECREATON AIDE - FITNESS INSTRUCTOR (PARKS ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST)
Position/s: Personal Training and Group Exercise
This role instructs and/or monitors classes and activities in their area of assignment. Instruction may occur outdoors in all-weather conditions while working for the Fitness in the Park program. This role may develop lesson plans related to their area of assignment based upon overall program objectives and guidelines. Other duties include, but are not limited to - preparing materials for instruction of classes/activities, recording participation for classes and activities, and requesting class and activity supplies. In addition, the role may perform duties related to customer service, cross marketing, and delivery of assigned activities.
Qualifications for a Recreation Aide - Fitness Instructor Position include:
Recreation Aide Fitness Instructor - Group Exercise (Parks Activities Specialist)
Experience: One year of teaching experience preferred.
Required Certifications: approved certification from a bureau recognized organization below. Please have certification(s) on hand for review during the interview process.
Locations: Various Parks in Portland. All locations listed are tentative.
Shift Range:
Monday - Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturdays 8:00am - 11:00am
Ages: Instructor must be at least 18 years old
Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate):
Parks Activities Specialist – Fitness Instructor $25.00 - $35.50
Training Wage: Instructor training wage is $18.00/hr for all instructor positions.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.90 - $35.50 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Part Time
$35k-67k (estimate)
03/22/2024
07/18/2024