Summer Recreation Employment – Inclusive Recreation (Ages 18+) - Open Continuous

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Parks Activities Specialist Jobs: Inclusion Assistant: Inclusion Services (18+)

Parks Activities Specialist Pay: Training pay is $19.04 for all Parks Activities Specialist jobs Inclusion Assistant base pay is $19.04 - $22.21 (entry is $19.04) Inclusion Assistant premium pay is $21.04-$25.21 (entry is $21.04 or $22.04 based on experience) Premium will be applied to all hours worked as an inclusion assistant working directly with participants. The premium pay range listed includes the premium.

Parks Activities Specialist Union: These positions are not represented by a Union.

Summary:

Portland Parks and Recreation's Inclusive Recreation program focuses on providing access to recreational, educational, and wellness activities for individuals with disabilities.

Inclusion services serve folks living with a disability that may need a little extra help to participate in activities across Portland Parks locations. These activities may include day camps, SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods)schools, environmental ed and classes offered throughout parks.

This recruitment is intended for summer employment only.

Essential Physical Functions:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to push and maneuver a participant in a wheelchair safely.
• Ability to walk or hike outdoors, including on uneven or sloped surfaces.
• Ability to move quickly in response to a child’s actions.
• Accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

Required Training Dates: June 15th - June 18th

Note: This job is open for a long time. Applicants will be contacted when positions become available. Early applications are encouraged.

Applications submitted by March 31st will be guaranteed an invitation to interview. Applications submitted after March 31st, will only be invited to an interview on an as needed basis.

Job Type: Casual, Part-time. This job posting is for several positions, which are classified by the City of Portland as Parks Activities Specialist.

Schedule: This job has flexible hours and might include working during the day, evenings, weekends, or holidays. The number of hours you work each week can change based on program needs, and there is no guarantee of work hours each week.

Location: These jobs are at multiple locations around Portland. When you apply you can choose multiple locations that you want to work at.

Benefits: This job has limited benefits. Click the Benefits tab for more information.

Language Pay: If you speak another language besides English and use it to help the community, you may get extra pay. To learn more, click here.

About Us: Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to making sure everyone can enjoy our parks and services, no matter their background. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage people who speak other languages to apply.

Contact Information:
Loan Tran Polanco, Senior Recruiter
Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov

Requirements

Qualifications Needed:

1. Have a positive and supportive attitude toward individuals with disabilities.
2. Be able to talk and listen well with different kinds of people.
3. Be able to spot and handle safety and emergency situations.
4. Work well in a team and build positive relationships with staff, volunteers, and customers.
5. Have knowledge of behavior modification techniques and use positive reinforcement.

Applicants must also:

• For Inclusion Assistants: Be at least 18 years old by date of hire.

Qualifications

How to Apply:

• Click "APPLY" to submit your application online.
• You need to answer the supplemental questions and fill out your work history.
• If you are a Veteran and want preference, attach your Veteran documents

Hiring Process:
Step 1: Apply online between March 16, 2026 – April 27, 2026.
Step 2: We will review your application to see if you meet the minimum needs for this role.
Step 3: If you qualify, you will be placed on a list of eligible candidates.
Step 4: We will contact eligible candidates for interviews as positions become available.
Step 5: Job offers will be made after interviews.
Step 6: The start date will be set once all hiring conditions are met.

Additional Information

Inclusion Assistant Jobs (Parks Activities Specialist)

The jobs are not union represented. As part of the Inclusive Recreation program, the Inclusion Assistants provide 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. Ages: Inclusion Assistants (Must be at least 18 years old) Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate): Inclusion Assistant base pay is $19.04-$22.21 (entry is $19.04) Inclusion Assistant premium pay is $21.04-$25.21 (entry is $21.04 or $22.04 based on experience) Training Pay: Inclusion Assistant training pay is $19.04 for all positions. Inclusion Assistant: Inclusion Services As part of Inclusion Services, the Inclusion Assistant will be working 1:1 or 1:2 or within a group to provide assistance to participants of all ages with physical, developmental and/or emotional disabilities in general recreation programs. Duties include adapting activities, following inclusion success action plans, maintaining a safe environment, and promoting a participant’s success in programs. Have clear communication with Community center staff, Inclusion services coordinator, families and caregivers.? Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Mt. Scott, Peninsula Park, St. Johns, and Southwest Community Centers, Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial, Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose, Roseway Heights, and Sitton SUN Community Schools, Environmental Education programs and at Parks and pools throughout the system, and on trips/excursions. Shift Range: Weekdays and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Required Training Dates: June 15th - June 18th

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