Recreation Employment - SUN Community Schools (Ages 15+) - Open Continuous Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/4568790) Apply  Recreation Employment - SUN Community Schools (Ages 15+) - Open Continuous Salary See Position Description Location Multiple Locations, OR Job Type Regular Job Number 2024-00738 Bureau Portland Parks & Recreation Opening Date 07/15/2024 Closing Date 12/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position Job Appointment: Casual, Part-Time Work Schedule: These are part-time positions with flexible hours and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work hours can be assigned verbally and depend on enrollment levels, needs of the program, and other factors. There is no guarantee of the number of hours needed each week nor the number of hours worked from week to week. Employees in these positions serve at will. Work Location: At various locations across Portland, OR. Benefits: These positions have limited benefit eligibility. Please review the Benefits tab for more information. Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here. (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview/language-pay-differential-eligibility) Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to submit a work history and answer supplemental questions for this application. NOTE: This is an open and continuous recruitment for year-round employment. This means interview and hiring dates are not set at this time and will depend on position need and availability. Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available. Position Summary SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) Community Schools are an extended day of school, providing academic support and enrichment classes to students who reside in Multnomah County. SUN works in collaboration with Multnomah County, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), six school districts including: Centennial, Reynolds, Parkrose, David Douglas, Gresham–Barlow, and Portland Public School Districts. Currently there are 92 SUN Community School Sites, eleven are operated by PP&R. SUN seeks to support Black, Indigenousness, People of Color (BIPOC), Immigrants & Refugees, those experiencing poverty or houselessness and individuals with disabilities. SUN not only supports the youth but their families as well, the goal is to create self-sufficiency for the family unit. SUN Community Schools offer after-school activities and academic support, camps, evening enrichment classes for youth and adults, including fitness, sports, arts, and more. We are looking for people that may lead activities at Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial Middle School (MS), Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose Highschool (HS), Roseway Heights, and Sitton SUN Community Schools. This is an open and continuous recruitment for year-round employment. Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available. Positions include: + Counselor + Attendant + Instructor I, II, III, and Specialized Arts + Fitness Instructor Find out more below about these job types, locations, hours and pay ranges. RECREATION ASSOCIATE - COUNSELOR Position/s: Counselor and Lead Counselor– These positions are union represented. 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. Counselor: Extended Day Program Counselor: Help with after-school activities and instructions. Locations: Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial MS, Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Roseway Heights, and Sitton SUN Community Schools. Shift Range: Weekday afternoons and evenings. Counselor: Family Resource Navigator Lead Counselor: Family Resource Navigators (FRN) work alongside families to help reduce barriers and stressors in the home, and promote self-sufficiency, so that students can learn and families can thrive. This position may work with the SUN site coordinator, school social workers, and counselors to provide activities and services to help families find access to food and clothing, rent and utility assistance, employment support, to offer resource navigation workshops, and more. Location: Alice Ott, Faubion, Grout, Lane, Roseway Heights, and Sitton SUN Community Schools. Shift Range: Weekday afternoons and evenings. Counselor: SUN Assistant Lead Counselor: Help with after-school activities and instructions. Participates in program leadership and provides direction to counselor staff. Location: Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial MS, Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose HS, Roseway Heights, and Sitton SUN Community Schools. Shift Range: Weekday afternoons and evenings. Ages: Counselor (Must be at least 15 years old) Lead Counselor (Must be at least 18 years old) Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate): Recreation Associate – Counselor $ 19.52 - $22.78 (entry is $19.52) Recreation Associate – Lead Counselor $21.52 - $24.78 (entry is $ 21.52 ) Training Wage: The training wage is $19.52 for all counselor 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 Labor agreements webpage and click on the appropriate link. RECREATION ASSOCIATE - ATTENDANT Position/s: Attendant– These positions are union represented. Attendants will monitor drop-in recreation activities in their assignment. 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. Attendant – Drop-in Attendant Oversees Drop-In activity in the weight room, gathers equipment needed, maintains a safe and clean space, and engages with participants, notify participants of the end of the activity time, returns all equipment to proper storage. Proactively addressing safety concerns, monitoring participation, and maintaining necessary paperwork and records are key aspects of their responsibilities. Fosters an environment that is organized, safe, and welcoming. Locations: Parkrose HS SUN Community School. Shift Ranges: Weekday afternoons and evenings. Ages: Attendant (Must be at least 15 years old) Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate): Recreation Associate - Attendant $19.52 - $22.78 (entry is $ 19.52 ) Training Wage: The training wage is $ 19.52 for all attendant 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 Labor agreements webpage and click on the appropriate link. PARKS ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST – INSTRUCTOR Position/s: Instructor Level I, II, III, Fitness, and Specialized Arts Instructor Instructors prepare and present introductory lessons/activities for programs and classes for preschool and youth. Areas of assignment are as follows: messy art, cooking, dance exploration, music exploration, sports, and movement, tumbling and dance exploration. 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 I - Assistant Instructor Type of Instruction: Assistant instructors support delivery of a variety of classes and activities. They are an aid to program delivery and not responsible for the lesson planning or class content. Locations: Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial MS, Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose HS, Roseway Heights, and Sitton SUN Community Schools. Shift Range: Weekday afternoons and evenings. 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, sports, and skateboarding. Class instruction is predominately for youth and teenage participants. Locations: Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial MS, Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose HS, Roseway Heights, and Sitton SUN Community Schools. Shift Range: Weekday afternoons and evenings. Instructor III – Certified Teacher * Types of Instruction: Help with after-school activities and instructions. This position is for certified or licensed teachers who instruct academic curriculum-based classes in SUN Community School programs. Locations: Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial MS, Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose HS, Roseway Heights, and Sitton SUN Community Schools. Shift Range: Weekday afternoons and evenings. *It is required for Level III - General Instructors to be licensed or certified teachers. Fitness Instructor Types of Instruction: Group exercise and small group classes. Locations: Beaumont, Lane, and Mt Tabor SUN Community Schools Shift Range: Weekday afternoons and evenings. Group Exercise Fitness Instructor Required Certifications: Approved certification(s) from a bureau recognized organization as outlined below AND one year of teaching experience preferred. Qualifying Fitness Certifications: + ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) + ACE (American Council on Exercise) + AFAA (Aerobic and Fitness Association of America) + NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) + NCSF (National Council on Strength and Fitness) + ISSA (International Sports Science Association) + NESTA (National Exercise and Sport Training Association) + NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) + PCC Fitness Technology Degree + Cooper Institute Certification + Four-year college degree in a fitness related field (e.g. Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology) + Any accredited certification distributed by NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies) Specialized Arts Instructor* Type of Instruction: All artistic practices, including culturally specific styles and genres, will be considered. Current instruction includes music classes, ensembles & choirs, private & group music lessons, dance, theatre, drawing, painting, ceramics, metalsmithing, printmaking, book arts, woodworking, textiles, photography, and literary arts. Class instruction is predominately for youth and teenage participants. Locations: Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial MS, Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose HS, Roseway Heights, and Sitton SUN Community Schools. Shift Range: Weekday afternoons and evenings. Requirements: Specialized Arts Instructors must meet the requirements below: + Minimum of 500 hours of prior teaching experience + Have had significant traditional/non-traditional professional learning and/or development. Examples of this can include, but are not limited to: + An accredited degree or certificate program in a specialized art form(s) OR + Long-term self-lead practice of art form(s)/discipline(s), which may include teaching and/or continued education Ages: Instructor I and II (Must be at least 15 years old) Instructor III, Fitness Instructor and Specialized Arts Instructor (Must be at least 18 years old) Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate): Parks Activities Specialist – Instructor I $18.59 - $21.69 (entry is $18.59) Parks Activities Specialist – Instructor II $20.66 - $27.37 (entry is $20.66-$23.76 based on experience) Parks Activities Specialist - Instructor III $24.79 - $33.06 (entry is $24.79) Parks Activities Specialist – Fitness Instructor $25.83 - $36.67 (entry is $25.83 or $28.92 based on certifications held) Parks Activities Specialist – Specialized Arts Instructor $30.99 - $39.25 (entry is $30.99-$36.16 based on experience) Training Wage: Instructor training wage is $18.59 for all instructor positions. About Portland Parks & Recreation Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Language Pay Differential: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here. (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview/language-pay-differential-eligibility) Studies have shown that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences and qualifications for the role. Back to Top Questions? Hannah Zeilenga, Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Hannah.Zeilenga@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: + Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. + General knowledge of assigned recreation area. + Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people. + Ability to recognize and respond to safety and emergency situations. + Ability to problem-solve and respond to customer concerns. The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between July 15, 2024-December 30th, 2024 Required Application Materials: + Early applications are encouraged. Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available. + Work History + Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) NOTE: This is an open and continuous recruitment for year-round employment. This means interview and hiring dates are not set at this time and will depend on position need and availability. Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available. Optional Application Materials: + If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter,etc) by the closing date of the recruitment. Application Tips + Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience (personal or professional), and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. + Do not attach any additional documents + Please note: All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of July 22, 2024 and weekly thereafter. + There will be an evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions. + Your work history and answers to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. + You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes) for complete information. STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of July 22, 2024 and weekly thereafter. + Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. STEP 4: Selection (Interview): Eligible applicants will only be contacted with positions become available. + Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview STEP 5: Offer of Employment: Eligible applicants will only be contacted with positions become available. STEP 6: Start Date: + A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. Additional Information Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following: + Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following: + City of Portland Core Values + Recruitment Process - Work Status + Equal Employment Opportunity + Veteran Preference + ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos (https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a) and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Back to the top This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers. More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031. Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/67562) Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office. Retirement (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/) Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution. Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.) Sick Leave (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/12414) Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law. Family Medical Leave (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12415) In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons. 01 Thank you for considering joining the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible. The following supplemental questions are an important step in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy. A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may result in disqualification from the examination. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your work history. If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to indicate that you are a veteran and upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement. Have you read and understood the information listed above? + Yes + No 02 Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one) 03 The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process) + My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality. + You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality. 04 Have you worked for Portland Parks & Recreation before? + Yes + No 05 If you answered "Yes" to question 4, please indicate what position you held with Portland Parks & Recreation when you were in that position. Please put N/A if you did not answer 'Yes' to question 4. 06 Please indicate your age: + I am between 15-17 years of age + I am 18 years of age or older 07 If you are applying for Counselor, please select the positions you are interested in or select N/A for Not Applicable. + Counselor - Extended Day Program (not including Parkrose HS) + Lead Counselor - Extended Day Program (must be 18 years of age or older) (not including Parkrose) + Lead Counselor – Family Resource Navigator (must be 18 years of age or older) (Alice Ott, Faubion, Grout, Lane, Roseway Heights, and Sitton only) + Lead Counselor – SUN Assistant (must be 18 years of age or older) + N/A - Not Applicable 08 If you are applying for Recreation Associate Attendant, please select the positions you are interested in or select N/A for Not Applicable. + Attendant – Drop-in Attendant (Parkrose HS SUN Only) + N/A - Not Applicable? 09 If you are applying for an Instructor position, please select the positions you are interested in or select N/A for Not Applicable. + Instructor I - Assistant Instructor + Instructor II – General Instructor + Instructor III – Certified Teacher (Must be at least 18 years of age or older) + Fitness Instructor (Must be at least 18 years of age or older) (Beaumont, Lane and Mt Tabor SUN only) + Specialized Arts Instructor (Must be at least 18 years of age or older) + N/A – Not Applicable 10 If you selected Instructor II – General Instructor in question 9, please share what types of classes you can teach and your experience in that relative field. (Examples could include a culturally specific art style, music or instrument, specific activity like skateboarding or gymnastics, or a broader theme like art or sports & games.) Please type N/A if you did not select Instructor II – General Instructor in question 9. 11 If you selected Instructor III – Certified Teacher in question 9, do you meet the requirements and have a teaching certification or license? Please put N/A if you did not select Instructor III - Certified Teach in question 9. + Yes + No + N/A 12 If you selected Instructor III – Certified Teacher in question 9, please specify what areas you can teach. Please type N/A if you did not select Instructor III – Certified Teacher in question 9. 13 If you selected a Fitness Instructor position in question 9, do you currently hold the required certification(s)? (Group Exercise Instructor: Must hold at least one approved certification.) Select N/A for Not Applicable if not applying for Fitness Instructor. + Yes + No + N/A-Not Applicable 14 If you selected a Fitness Instructor position in question 9, what qualifying fitness certification(s) do you hold? Please be ready to provide your certification(s) for review during the interview process. (Group Exercise Instructor: Must hold at least one approved certification.) Please type N/A if you did not select Fitness Instructor position in question 9. 15 If you selected a Fitness Instructor position in question 9, please describe your experience teaching fitness classes. (One year of teaching experience is preferred for group exercise classes.). Please type N/A if you did not select Fitness Instructor position in question 9. 16 If you selected a Fitness Instructor position in question 9, what classes do you teach? Please type N/A if you did not select Fitness Instructor position in question 9. 17 If you selected a Specialized Arts Instructor position in question 9, please describe how you meet the 500 hours of instruction experience requirement. This can include personal and professional experience. Please type N/A if you did not select the Specialized Arts Instructor position in question 9. 18 If you selected a Specialized Arts Instructor position in question 9, please describe any educational, professional, or personal development you have had in a relevant field. Please include any education received and any teaching experience you have in the medium(s) you are applying to teach, including but not limited to locations, types of programs, hours of experience, dates worked, populations worked with, positions held, etc. You may also include any other relevant information about your training or teaching experience, including awards, notable exhibits, performances, etc. Please type N/A if you did not select the Specialized Arts Instructor position in question 9. 19 If you selected a Specialized Arts Instructor position in question 9, please list the specific skills you teach. Examples: "Violin," "Calligraphy," "Watercolor," "Musical Theater," etc. Please include any education received and any teaching experience you have in the medium(s) you are applying to teach, including but not limited to locations, types of programs, hours of experience, dates worked, populations worked with, positions held, etc. You may also include any other relevant information about your training or teaching experience, including awards, notable exhibits, performances, etc. Please type N/A if you did not select the Specialized Arts Instructor position in question 9. 20 What age groups do you have experience working with? 21 How many hours a week can you work? + 5-10 + 10-20 + 20-30 22 Please list the days and times you have availability. 23 Please select your preferred location(s) you are interested in working at. + Alice Ott SUN Community School – 12500 SE Ramona St + Arleta SUN Community School – 5109 SE 66th Ave + Beaumont SUN Community School – 4043 NE Freemont St + Centennial MS SUN Community School – 17650 SE Brooklyn St + Faubion SUN Community School – 2930 NE Dekum St + Grout SUN Community School – 3119 SE Holgate St + Lane SUN Community School – 7200 SE 60th Ave + Mt Tabor SUN Community School – 5800 SE Ash St + Parkrose HS SUN Community School – 12003 NE Shaver St + Roseway Heights SUN Community School – 7334 NE Siskiyou St + Sitton SUN Community School – 9930 N Smith St. 24 I understand this is an Open Continuous Recruitment, which means I can be contacted at any time and only when positions become available. I understand that may not be immediately upon submitting my application. * + Yes + No 25 If you speak, read, or write in any language other than English, please indicate (include whether you read, speak, or write). If not, please put N/A. 26 Please include your pronouns (optional). Required Question Agency City of Portland Address 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204 Website http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email