Summer Day Camps - Portland Parks & Recreation

Seasonal Recreation Support Staff positions may organize, plan, and lead a variety of youth activities including art, craft, music, performance, science, games, and sports as well as support various community recreation and arts programs that serve and engage the public within the Portland Metro area. Camp 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 hours are weekdays Mornings, afternoon, and early evenings and are offered from 7:30am to 6:00pm. May work up to 40 hours a week. This position requires you to work outdoors. We are looking for people to work at the following locations: Charles Jordan, Matt Dishman, East Portland, Laurelhurst Park, Mt. Scott, Montavilla, Peninsula, St. Johns and Southwest Community Centers, Multnomah Arts Center, and Arleta, Beaumont, Faubion, Grout, Mt. Tabor, and Sitton SUN Schools. This is an open and continuous recruitment and intended for summer employment only. Positions include: Counselor (approximately 150 opportunities) Lead Counselor (approximately 20 opportunities) Find more information below about job types, locations of potential job openings, shifts and salary ranges. RECREATION ASSOCIATE - COUNSELOR Position/s: Counselor & 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. Recreation Associate – Counselor: Summer Day Camps Counselor: Help with pre-school and youth camps during summer months. Locations: Charles Jordan Community Center, East Portland Community Center, Laurelhurst Park, Matt Dishman Community Center, Montavilla Community Center, Mt. Scott Community Center, Multnomah Arts Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, St Johns Community Center, Southwest Community Center, Arleta SUN School, Beaumont SUN School, Faubion SUN School, Grout SUN School, Mt. Tabor SUN School, and Sitton SUN School. Shift Range: Weekday mornings and afternoons. Lead Counselor: Help with pre-school and youth camps during summer months. Participates in program leadership and provides direction to counselor staff. Locations: East Portland Community Center, Laurelhurst Park, Matt Dishman Community Center, Montavilla Community Center, Mt. Scott Community Center, Multnomah Arts Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, St Johns Community Center, Southwest Community Center, Arleta SUN School, Beaumont SUN School, Faubion SUN School, Grout SUN School, Mt. Tabor SUN School, and Sitton SUN School. Shift Range: Weekday mornings and afternoons. Positions fill quickly. Other counselor opportunities include: Recreation Associate – Counselor: Sub Pool Counselor Sub Pool: Counselors help with youth camps during the summer months. Able to fill in for shifts during summer months for all sites. Shifts become available with one day to one week notice. This is a great option if you are someone who will be gone many weeks at a time. Hours are not a guarantee. Locations: Charles Jordan Community Center, East Portland Community Center, Laurelhurst Park, Matt Dishman Community Center, Montavilla Community Center, Mt. Scott Community Center, Multnomah Arts Center, Peninsula Park Community Center, St Johns Community Center, Southwest Community Center, Arleta SUN School, Beaumont SUN School, Faubion SUN School, Grout SUN School, Mt. Tabor SUN School, and Sitton SUN School. Shift Range: Weekday mornings and afternoons. Recreation Associate – Counselor: Lunch + Play Park Site Summer Free for All Lunch + Play Counselors: Must be at least 16 years old to apply. Please see job post here: Locations: Parks in North Portland, Northeast Portland, East Portland, Southeast Portland, Outer East Portland, Northwest Portland, and Southwest Portland Shift Range: Monday through Friday 10am-2pm 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 $18.90 - $22.05 (entry is $18.90) Recreation Associate – Lead Counselor $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 - $20.90 per hour Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week Work Location: In person