Recreation Coordinator II - Generalist (Sports Office)

Full Job Description

Job Appointment: Regular, Full Time

Work Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 8 am – 5 pm with evenings and Sundays intermittently

Work Location: In Person at Delta Park Sports Office, 10850 N Denver Ave, Portland, OR 97217 and multiple satellite locations throughout the city.

Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this positionLanguage Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.Union Representation: LiUNA Laborers' Local 483 - Recreation.

To view this labor agreement, please click here.Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal.

You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

About this Position:

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) manages a dynamic and diverse system of community assets, including 300 sports fields and courts, community centers, aquatic facilities, public golf courses, decorative and interactive fountains, Portland International Raceway, and a wide range of recreational and cultural programming.

These offerings include arts and culture programs, sports leagues, summer camps, Free Lunch + Play, concerts and movies in the park, classes, drop-in activities, and special events.

This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality sports programming across Portland.

This position focuses on the planning, development, and execution of sports leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, and outdoor running events for participants of all ages.

Core program areas include youth basketball and volleyball leagues, multi-sport tournaments, and community running events such as 5Ks and cross country meets.

This role operates across a variety of venues, including parks, schools, and community centers, and requires regular collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is skilled in managing complex, multi-site programs and demonstrates strong abilities in program planning, operations, safety management, and fiscal oversight.

They are adaptable, community-focused, and proactive in researching and implementing innovative sports programming.

Success in this role also requires the ability to support daily program operations, establish consistent program standards, and build strong, professional relationships with staff and partners.

As a Recreation Coordinator II, you will:

• Plan and coordinate the citywide Goldenball Youth Basketball League (over 220 teams at locations throughout the city.)
• Hire, train, and schedule lead officials, sports officials, and event staff. Oversee and complete all aspects of league development and day to day operations
• Coordinate and provide on-site support for large-scale sports tournaments at Delta Park and sites throughout the city.
• Plan and coordinate fall and spring volleyball leagues
• Plan and coordinate the 5K Fun Run Series
• Deliver inclusive, high-quality sports programming across the city
• Collaborate with community partners to expand access to sports

About the Bureau:

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.

Questions?

Contact Information:

Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov

Requirements

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Experience developing, coordinating, and managing sports leagues, tournaments, camps, and community events across multiple sites, including recruiting and training staff and officials, using sports administration software, and delivering programs that are safe and inclusive for diverse populations.
2. Experience establishing effective working relationships with staff, partners, schools, and the public while collaborating across organizations to implement sports programs and navigating high-conflict or dynamic situations with strong communication skills.
3. Experience in training, mentoring, and evaluating sports staff and officials across multiple sites, with knowledge of rules, game management, and current best practices in recreational sports programming.
4. Experience managing complex administrative tasks across multiple programs and sites, including scheduling, recordkeeping, data management, and use of sports administration software, with strong attention to detail and the ability to balance competing priorities.
5. Ability to work effectively within a team by fostering open communication, providing constructive feedback, and supporting a respectful and inclusive environment, while also executing responsibilities independently with sound decision-making.

Applicants must also possess:

• A valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

STEP 1: Apply online between April 6, 2026 - April 20, 2026

• Required Application Materials: Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

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, and where obtained, which clearly reflect your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• If you use AI tools to help draft responses, make sure your answers reflect your own experience, use plain language, and areaccurate. You are responsible for all content submitted, and your resume and work history must support your responses.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 20, 2026

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, is weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our 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 results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of April 27, 2026

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): May 2026

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: May 2026

Step 6: Start Date: June 2026

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

Click here 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