Recreation Employment - Fitness (Ages 18+) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/4698030) Apply  Recreation Employment - Fitness (Ages 18+) Salary See Position Description Location Multiple Locations, OR Job Type Casual Job Number 2025-00070 Bureau Portland Parks & Recreation Opening Date 01/13/2025 Closing Date 6/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring Certified Fitness Instructors 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. Parks Activities Specialist jobs: + Fitness Instructor - Group Exercise + Fitness Instructor - Personal Trainer Parks Activities Specialist Pay: + Training pay is $18.59 for all positions. + Group Exercise and Personal Trainer base pay is $25.83 - $36.67 (entry is $25.83 or $28.92 based on certifications held). Parks Activities Specialist Union: These positions are not represented by a Union. Summary: This recruitment is for Certified Fitness Instructors specializing in general fitness and wellness for a broad audience, whether through group classes or personal training, at Portland Parks & Recreation Community Centers and Schools Uniting Neighborhood (SUN) Community School Programs. Attendees range in abilities, ages, and fitness levels, seeking overall health improvement. These roles are not intended for sports-specific instructors or coaches. Portland Parks & Recreation operates five large Community Centers and three smaller neighborhood centers, offering drop-in fitness classes, registered activities, and personal training sessions open to everyone. SUN has 3 locations also offering drop-in fitness classes. 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. Job Appointment: Casual, Part-time 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 locations around Portland. When you apply you can choose as many locations as 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. (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview/language-pay-differential-eligibility) 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, Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify Qualifications Needed: + Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. + General knowledge of assigned recreation area. + Ability and experience in building good relationships and communicating respectfully with a diverse team of recreation staff, city workers, and program participants. + Ability and experience in noticing, stopping, and handling safety and emergency situations. + Ability to problem-solve and respond to customer concerns. + Ability to learn and show skills, or experience, in one-on-one and small group Personal Training. + Ability to learn and show skills, or experience, in teaching different types of Group Exercise classes like 32-count block, Tabata or HIIT, and mind/body classes like Yoga and Pilates. + Knowledge of how to take care of fitness equipment and do yearly maintenance. + Knowledge and experience in using the best practices for health and wellness marketing and promoting fitness memberships. Additional qualifications needed: 1. One year of teaching experience. 2. One certification from one of these approved organizations: + 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) The Recruitment Process 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 January 13, 2025 - June 30, 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. Community Centers by area: North Portland : Charles Jordan Community Center Peninsula Park Community Center St. Johns Community Center Northeast Portland: Beaumont SUN Community School Matt Dishman Community Center Montavilla Community Center Southwest Portland: Southwest Community Center Southeast Portland: East Portland Community Center Lane SUN Community School Mt. Scott Community Center Mt. Tabor SUN Community School Woodstock Community Center Additional Information Fitness Instructor Jobs (Parks Activities Specialists): These jobs are not union represented. Instructors will instruct and/or monitor classes/activities in the area of assignment. Instructors may develop lesson plans related to the area of assignment based upon overall program objectives and guidelines and prepare materials for instruction of classes/activities. They will record participation for classes/activities and request class/activity supplies. Instructors perform duties related to customer service, cross marketing, and delivery of assigned activities. Ages: All Fitness Instructors (Must be at least 18 years old). Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate): All Fitness Instructors base pay is $25.83 - $36.67 (entry is $25.83 or $28.92 based on certifications held) Training Pay: All Fitness Instructor training pay is $18.59. Fitness Instructor - Group Exercise Required Certifications: Approved certification(s) from a bureau recognized organization as outlined below AND one year of teaching experience is preferred. Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, Montavilla, Peninsula, St. Johns, Southwest and Woodstock Community Centers and Beaumont, Lane, and Mt, Tabor SUN Community Schools. Shift Range: All operating hours. Fitness Instructor - Personal Training Required Certifications: Approved degree or certification as outlined below AND one year of personal training experience AND personal training certification from a bureau recognized organization. Locations: Charles Jordan, East Portland, Matt Dishman, and Southwest Community Centers. Shift Range: All operating hours. Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) 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 503-823-6031. Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/67562) 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 (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/) 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 (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/12414) Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law. Family Medical Leave (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12415) 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. 01 Thank you for your interest in working with the City of Portland! We appreciate your time and want to make sure your application process goes smoothly. The questions that follow are important because they help us see if you meet the basic requirements of the job. Your answers to these questions really matter. They give us information we need to know about your qualifications, ability, and availability. Note: If you are asking for Veterans' Preference, please attach a copy of your DD2-14 and/or Benefit letter. Make sure all documents are uploaded by the deadline mentioned in this job posting. Have you read and understood everything above? + Yes + No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement. 02 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. 04 Have you worked for Portland Parks and Recreation before? + Yes + No 05 If you answered 'Yes' to question 4, tell us the job you had with Portland Parks & Recreation and when you had it. 06 How old are you? + I am 18 or older. + I am under 18. (This means you can't apply for this job.) 07 Which job(s) are you interested in? You can choose more than one. + Personal Training Fitness Instructor + Group Exercise Fitness Instructor 08 How many hours a week can you work? There are no wrong answers. (You can choose more than one if you have that flexibility). + 5 - 10 + 10 - 20 + 20 - 30 09 Please list the days and times you have availability. 10 Choose your preferred location(s). You can pick more than one. The * shows the sites that offer Personal Training + Beaumont SUN Community School – 4043 NE Fremont St + Charles Jordan Community Center – 9009 N Foss Ave* + East Portland Community Center – 740 SE 106th Ave* + Lane SUN Community School – 7200 SE 60th Ave + Mt Tabor SUN Community School – 5800 SE Ash St + 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 11 Do you currently hold the required certification(s)? + Yes + No (This will disqualify you from this recruitment. Please apply again when you hold the required certification or apply to another recruitment for a general sports instructor position). 12 What qualifying fitness certification(s) do you hold? Please be ready to provide your certification(s) for review during the interview process. 13 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) 14 What classes do you teach? 15 I understand there are no set interviews or hiring dates for this job. I understand that I will be contacted only when there are positions available, which may not happen right away. + Yes + No 16 If you can speak, read, or write in a language other than English, please tell us which one(s). Let us know if you can speak, read, and/or write in that language. If this does not apply to you, type N/A. 17 Please include your pronouns (optional). Required Question Employer City of Portland Address 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204 Website http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email