Summer Recreation Employment - Summer Day Camps (Ages 15+)

Are you looking for a job that is flexible and fun? Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring for summer jobs across Portland!

• Counselor: Summer Day Camps (15+)
• Lead Counselor: Summer Day Camps (18+)

Recreation Associate Pay:

• Training Pay is $19.99 for all Recreation Associate jobs
• Counselor and Lead Counselor base pay is $19.99 - $23.33 (entry is $19.99)
• Lead Counselor premium pay is $21.99 - $25.33 (entry is $21.99)
  • Employees working in a Lead Counselor role shall receive a Leadership premium of $2.00 per hour while performing that body of work that requires direction and coaching of other Recreation Support Staff. For more information, please click here.
  • The premium pay range listed includes the $2.00 premium.

Summary: Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring part-time employees for summer day camp counselors around Portland!

Summer day camp counselor training will be held the week of June 15th- June 18th.

We are looking for people to work at the following locations: Charles Jordan, Matt Dishman, East Portland, Mt. Scott, Montavilla, Peninsula, St. Johns and Southwest Community Centers, Multnomah Arts Center, and Portland Parks and Recreation’s SUN Community Schools. PP&R SUN Community Schools (Arleta, Alice Ott, Beaumont, Centennial, Faubion, Grout, Lane, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose, Roseway Heights, Sitton) are hiring counselors for summer day camps and/or summer SUN programming. SUN sites doing summer SUN programming will have trainings offered mid to late June (dates to be determined by each site and communicated during onboarding).

This recruitment is intended for summer employment only. Please note – all locations have very limited positions available.

Summer camp counselor training is required to attend from June 15-June 18, 2026. All training days will be held in person.

Note: This job is open for a long time. Applicants will be contacted when positions become available.Early applications are encouraged.Update: Due to high volume of applications and capacity, the application deadline for guaranteed interview must be submitted by Friday, March 27. Applications submitted after March 27th 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 Recreation Associates.

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 different Community Centers and Parks around Portland. When you apply you can choose multiple locations that you are willing 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.

Qualifications Needed:

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.

• For Counselor: Be at least 15 years old by date of hire.
• For Lead Counselor: Be at least 18 years old by date of hire.

• 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

North Portland:

Charles Jordan Community Center

Peninsula Park Community Center

Sitton SUN Community School

St. Johns Community Center

Southwest Portland:

Multnomah Arts Center

Southwest Community Center

Southeast Portland:

Alice Ott SUN Community School

Arleta SUN Community School

Centennial MS SUN Community School

East Portland Community Center

Grout SUN Community School

Lane SUN Community School

Laurelhurst Park
Mt. Scott Community Center
Mt Tabor SUN Community School

Woodstock Community Center

These jobs are represented byLabors' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. Applicants start at the entry hourly rate. To view the labor agreement, please go to theLabor agreements webpageand click on the appropriate link.

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.

Ages:

Counselor (Must be at least 15 years old)

Lead Counselor (Must be at least 18 years old)

Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate):

All counselor positions base pay is $19.99 - $23.33 (entry is $19.99)

Lead Counselor premium pay is $21.99 - $25.33 (entry is $21.99)

• Employees working in a Lead Counselor role shall receive a Leadership premium of $2.00 per hour while performing that body of work that requires direction and coaching of other Recreation Support Staff. For more information, pleaseclick here.
• The premium pay range listed includes the $2.00 premium.

Training Pay:The training pay is $19.99 for all counselor positions.

Counselor: Summer Day Camps

Counselor: Help with pre-school and youth camps during summer months.

Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Mt. Scott, Peninsula Park, St Johns, and Southwest Community Centers, Multnomah Arts Center, and Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial, Faubion, Grout, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose, and Sitton SUN Schools.

Shift Range: Weekday mornings and afternoons.

Lead Counselor: Summer Day Camps

Help with pre-school and youth camps during summer months. Participates in program leadership and provides direction to counselor staff.

Locations: East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Mt. Scott, Peninsula Park, St Johns, and Southwest Community Centers, Multnomah Arts Center, and Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial, Faubion, Grout, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose, and Sitton SUN Schools.

Shift Range: Weekday mornings and afternoons.

Positions fill quickly. Other counselor opportunities include:

Counselor: Sub

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’s notice. This is a great option if you are someone who will be gone many weeks at a time. Hours are not guaranteed.

Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Mt. Scott, Peninsula Park, St Johns, and Southwest Community Centers, Multnomah Arts Center, and Alice Ott, Arleta, Beaumont, Centennial, Faubion, Grout, Mt. Tabor, Parkrose, and Sitton SUN Schools.

Shift Range: Weekday mornings and afternoons.

Click here foradditionalinformation regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values

• Recruitment Process - Work Status

• Equal Employment Opportunity

• Veteran Preference

• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

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