Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is hiring people for part-time, year-round jobs in the Recreation Division!
Here are the jobs you can apply to on this application. Click on them to learn more.
Recreation Associate Jobs:
Parks Activities Specialist Jobs:
Recreation Associate Pay:
Parks Activities Specialist Pay:
Recreation Associate Union:
These jobs are part of a union called (LiUNA) Labors' Local 483 - Recreation. You will start at the entry-level pay rate. To view the labor agreement, please click here
Parks Activities Specialist Union:
These positions are not represented by a Union.
Position Summary
Portland Parks and Recreation is seeking basketball Sports Officials ages 15 or older, for our 2025-2026 youth sports leagues. On-court training teaches basic skills in officiating- no experience necessary! All Sports League Officials are required to complete Portland Parks and Recreations Sports Officials Training Certification Program. The training is seven weeks on Saturdays from 8:45am-12:00pm mid-October - December.
Sports League Staff are responsible for officiating the games in a safe and professional manner. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and show active participation and enthusiasm on the court while serving as a positive role model to all participants and other staff. New Sports Officials will not be paid for training until the hiring process is complete.
Saturday Youth Basketball Season: December 6, 2025 – March 14, 2026
Note: This job is open for a long time. There are no set interviews or hiring dates. Applicants will be contacted when positions become available. Early applications are encouraged. Applications submitted by September 22nd will be guaranteed an invitation to interview. Applications submitted after September 22nd, 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 either Recreation Associates or Parks Activities Specialists.
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.
Locations: At various locations across Portland.
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.
Have a question?
Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov
The following minimum qualifications required for these positions are:
1. Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
2. General knowledge of assigned recreation area.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
4. Ability to recognize and respond to safety and emergency situations.
5. Ability to problem-solve and respond to customer concerns.
Basic Requirements:
How to Apply:
Hiring Process:
Step 1: Apply online between August 11, 2025 – December 29, 2025.
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.
Parks Activities Specialist -Sports League Staff
Position/s: Sports League Staff
The Sports League Staff are responsible for officiating games in a safe and professional manner. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and show active participation and enthusiasm on the court while serving as a positive role model to all participants and other staff.
Ages:
Sports Official (Must be at least 15 years old)
Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate):
Sports Official base pay is $32.52 or $37.82 (wage determined by grade level of officiating)
Training Pay: Training pay is $19.04 for all Sports League Staff positions.
Sports League Staff - Sports Official- Limited vacancies available
Sports Officials are responsible for ensuring game safety and knowledge of the specific sport rules and supplemental rules as provided by Portland Parks and Recreation. Sports Officials must be able to communicate effectively with our Lead Officials, Event Hosts, and the public. Show active participation and enthusiasm on the court while serving as a positive role model to all participants and other staff.
Locations: Must be able to travel from site to site of the assigned area.
Shift Range: Saturdays 8:30am- 4:30pm
Recreation Associate - Attendant
These jobs are represented by Labors' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. Applicants start at the entry hourly rate. To view the labor agreement, please go to theLabor agreements webpage and click on the appropriate link.
Attendants monitor basketball (Goldenball) and volleyball games in locations throughout the city. Creates 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.
Ages:
Attendants (Must be at least 18 years old)
Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate):
Attendant base pay is $19.99 - $23.33 (entry is $19.99)
Lead Attendant base pay is $21.99 - $25.33 (entry is $21.52)
Training Wage: The training wage is $19.99 for all attendant positions.
Attendant: Event Host
Attendant: Creates welcoming atmosphere. Facilitates event set-up and clean-up and may physically move equipment from space to space. Set up game clock, greet teams and spectators, sign in coaches and referees. Reads Spectator Pledge prior to each game. Works independently to monitor use of space and needs of guests. Is proactive in addressing potential safety, concerns, and upholds the PP&R code of conduct. Basic knowledge of in-season sport, and equipment needed relevant to work site/area.
Locations: Gymnasiums throughout the city.
Shift Range: Saturdays 8:30-4:30
Lead Attendant: Provides support and direction to the Event Hosts. Must be familiar with game site set up and game readiness procedures. Be able to fill in or train an Event Host at a game site at any given time. Re-stock Event Host with supplies. Provide breaks and/or lunch break with-in the assigned area of gyms. Provide good customer service as well as handle difficult people or game time situations on occasion.
Location: Must be able to travel from site to site of the assigned area.
Shift Range: Saturdays 8:30-4:30
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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)
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
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
Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law.
Family Medical Leave
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.
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