Portland Parks and Recreation Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation (AIR) program is dedicated to ensuring access to recreational, educational, and wellness opportunities for people with disabilities, of all ages. AIR programs are offered throughout Portland and include summer day camps, excursions and van trips, health and wellness, arts and crafts, music and dance, fitness, social gatherings and more. In the summer, inclusion assistants will help with our summer camps located throughout the city.

This recruitment is for positions that may assist with activities at Community Centers, SUN program sites, programs with Environmental Education, Aquatic sites, or satellite sites. 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:

• Inclusion Assistant: Summer Programs (approximately 80 opportunities)

Find out more information below about job types, locations of potential job openings, shifts and salary ranges.

RECREATION AIDE – INCLUSION ASSISTANT (PARKS ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST)

Position/s: Inclusion Assistant

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 – Summer 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.

Locations: Community Centers, SUN Sites, and Environmental Education Programs. Various locations within Portland.

Shift Range: Monday – Friday mornings and afternoons

Ages:

Inclusion Assistant (Must be 18 years old)

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

Inclusion Assistant - $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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.90 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Work Location: In person