What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpost Program Lead position at City of Hillsboro Oregon?
About the Outpost Program:
The Outpost is a free summer lunch and activities program for youth up to age 17 in partnership with Hillsboro School District and Hillsboro Parks & Recreation.
Activities may include:
- Giant bubbles
- Water Wednesdays
- Nature and science exploration
- Reading adventures
- Field games
- Special guests
- Arts and crafts
- and more!
In This Role You Will:
- Develop and implement age-appropriate activities/curriculum for ages 0-17 years.
- Develop, coordinate, lead and instruct part-time staff and programs for daily, weekly and off-site programs.
- Assist in leading, hiring, training and coaching part-time staff.
- Assist in safety of programs and equipment for participants and staff.
- Communicate, plan, and coordinate with community partners, including HSD meal services.
- Assist with scheduling staff for shifts and help problem solve staffing challenges.
Current and Upcoming Projects:
- Assist with the recruitment for part-time staff for the Summer of 2026
- Development of Summer Programs, including insight to program supply purchasing.
- Assisting to hire, lead and train part-time staff.
Plans, organizes, and coordinates structured recreational classes and activities for participants of all ages; performs directly related work as required.
The principal function of an employee in this class is to plan, organize, and coordinate the implementation of structured recreational classes and activities. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. This class performs lead worker duties over assigned subordinate recreation personnel. This class is distinguished from the class of Recreation Instructor II by additional responsibility involved in recreational program planning and coordination. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, program participants, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a recreational facility. This is a non-exempt position.
Example of Duties
- Instructs assigned recreational programs, including creating lesson plans, preparing materials and facilities, cleaning facilities after programs, and leading activities such as group time, art, music, games, and physical and socialization activities;
- Develops ideas for recreation classes, including researching programs, formulating ideas, and creating\presenting proposal(s) to Recreation Supervisor;
- Performs various clerical duties, including working with receptionist, helping customers, answering phones, communicating program information to parents, participants, and the general public, and processing registration forms;
- Works with Recreation Supervisor, including supervising recreation aides, maintaining class records, and enforcing rules and regulations to ensure safety of participants;
- Serves as a lead worker in an assigned work group, including instructing and directing the work of assigned subordinate recreation personnel;
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees;
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
- Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
- High School Diploma or GED; and
- Some experience in a child development, pre-school, or day care related field; or
- Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Ability to attend work on a regular, predictable basis as scheduled.
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid Driver’s License and a safe driving record.
Additional Information
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Bilingual incentive pay available
Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish/English and bilingualism is our ideal as opportunities for community engagement abound. Employees who can demonstrate the ability to speak Spanish, or any language spoken by over ten percent (10%) of City residents as documented by the most recent U.S. Census, at a proficiency level determined by a fluency test administered by the City, will receive a monthly premium of three percent (3%) of their regular base pay.
Positions that are considered safety sensitive, including working with children, may be subject to a drug screen before being hired. The City of Hillsboro is a Drug Free Organization that tests for schedule one drugs which includes marijuana.
