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Recreation Employment - Fitness (Ages 18+) - Open Continuous - UPDATED
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Recreation Employment - Fitness (Ages 18+) - Open Continuous - UPDATED
Salary
$18.00 - $35.50 Hourly
Location
Multiple Locations, OR
Job Type
Casual
Job Number
2024-00084
Bureau
Portland Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
01/15/2024
Closing Date
6/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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The Position
Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring people for part-time, year-round jobs in the Recreation Division.
About 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 community centers across Portland, OR
Benefits: These positions do not qualify for benefits
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.
Application Materials: 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.
Position Summary
Portland Parks and Recreation operates five regional Community Centers and three neighborhood Community Centers that serve and engage the public within the Portland area. Community Centers are open to the public for drop-in fitness classes, some registered classes and activities, and registered personal training sessions.
We are looking for people that may lead activities within Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Peninsula, St. Johns, Southwest and Woodstock Community Centers.
This is an open and continuous recruitment for year-round employment. Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
Positions include:
+ Personal Training
+ Group Exercise
Find out more below about these job types, locations, hours and pay ranges.
Parks Activities Specialist Fitness Instructor
Position/s: Personal Training and Group Exercise
Fitness Instructor responsibilities include the instruction and/or monitoring of classes and activities in their area of assignment. This role may develop lesson plans and prepare materials related to their area of assignment, based upon overall program objectives and guidelines. The Fitness Instructor records participation for classes/activities and facilitates class/activity supply requests. This role may perform duties related to customer service, cross marketing, and delivery of assigned activities.
Qualifications for a Fitness Instructor Position include:
+ Ability to acquire and demonstrate and/or experience in one on one and small group Personal Training.
+ Ability to acquire and demonstrate and/or experience teaching a wide variety of Group Exercise classes, such as: 32 count block, Tabata or HIIT style, and mind/body variations such as Yoga and Pilates.
+ Knowledge of proper routine and annual fitness equipment maintenance.
+ Ability and experience recognizing, preventing, and responding to safety and emergency situations.
+ Knowledge and experience applying best practices of health and wellness marketing pertaining to the fitness industry and promotion of sales strategies for fitness memberships.
+ Ability and experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships and communicating courteously with a team of diverse recreation staff, city employees, as well as with program participants and the diverse public.
Fitness Instructor - Group Exercise
Required Experience: One year of teaching experience preferred.
Required Certifications: At least one approved certification(s) from a bureau recognized organization as outlined below.
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Peninsula, St. Johns, Southwest and Woodstock Community Centers.
Shift Range: All operating hours.
Fitness Instructor - Personal Training
Required Experience: One year of teaching experience is required.
Required Certifications: At least one approved degree or certification as outlined below AND a personal training certification from a bureau recognized organization.
Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, and Southwest Community Centers.
Shift Range: All operating hours.
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)
Ages:
Instructor (Must be at least 18 years old)
Wage Range (applicants start at the entry hourly rate):
Parks Activities Specialist Fitness Instructor $25.00 - $35.50 (entry is $25.00 or $28.00 based on certifications held)
Training Wage: Instructor training wage is $18.00 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. (
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.
Have a question?
Contact Information:
Vanessa Valdez, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
...@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
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.
The Recruitment Process
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.
Step 1: Apply online between January 15, 2024 June 30, 2024
Required Application Materials:
+ Work History
+ Answers 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, 0D214-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 personal or professional experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
+ Your work history should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Do not attach materials not requested.
+ 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 January 22, 2023, and weekly thereafter.
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 participation in the next step. 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 ( for complete information.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
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 when positions become available.
Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
Step 5: Offer of Employment: Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
Step 6: Start Date: 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
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-###-####.
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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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at 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 to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.
Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay questions with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.
Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure 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 all the information listed above?
+ Yes
+ No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.
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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.
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Have you worked for Portland Parks and Recreation before?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you answered 'Yes' to question 4, please tell us what position you held with Portland Parks & Recreation and when you were in that position.
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Are you 18 years of age or older?
+ Yes
+ No
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Please select the areas you are interested in:
+ Fitness Instructor - Personal Training
+ Fitness Instructor - Group Exercise
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How many hours a week can you work?
+ 5-10
+ 10-20
+ 20-30
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Please list the days and times you have availability.
10
Please select your preferred location(s) you are interested in working at. (*Indicates sites offering Personal Training)
+ Charles Jordan Community Center 9009 N Foss Ave*
+ East Portland Community Center 740 SE 106th Ave*
+ Matt Dishman Community Center 77 NE Knott St*
+ Montavilla Community Center- 8219 NE Glisan St.
+ Peninsula Community Center 700 N Rosa Parks Way
+ St. Johns Community Center 8427 N Central St.
+ Southwest Community Center 6820 SW 45th Ave*
+ Woodstock Community Center, 5905 SE 43rd Ave
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Do you currently hold a required certification?
+ Yes
+ No
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What qualifying fitness certification(s) do you hold? Do you have any certifications in progress? Please be ready to provide your certification(s) for review during the interview process.
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Please describe your experience teaching fitness classes. (One year of teaching experience is preferred for group exercise classes, and one year of experience is required for Personal Training).
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What class(es) do you teach?
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I understand that 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
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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.
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Please include your pronouns (optional).
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