Aquatics Support Staff (Age 16+) - Open Continuous

September 3, 2026

<div style="text-align: center;"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2143/jobpostings/image/park logo.png" style="width: 900.0px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="QU"></div> <table border="1" style="width: 100.0%;"><tbody><tr><td colspan="3" style="width: 99.906%;text-align: center;">Here are the jobs you can apply to on this application.</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.2697%;">Recreation Associate Jobs: <ul style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"><li style="color: rgb(0,113,70);">Dual Certified Lifeguard and Swim Instructor (16+)</li></ul></td><td style="width: 33.2699%;">Recreation Leader - PT/Seasonal Jobs:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"><li style="color: rgb(149,35,8);">Lifeguard (16+)</li><li style="color: rgb(149,35,8);">Swim Instructor (16+) </li></ul></td><td style="width: 50.0%;width: 33.3333%;">Parks Activities Specialist Jobs: <ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="color: rgb(38,122,144);">Water Fitness Instructor (17+)</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.2697%;">Recreation Associate Pay: $22.59/hour starting wage</td><td style="width: 33.2699%;">Recreation Leader - PT/Seasonal Pay: $20.11/hour starting wage</td><td style="width: 50.0%;width: 33.3333%;">Parks Activities Specialist Pay: $25.06/hour - $38.68/hour</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 33.2697%;">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 <a href="https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/documents/cop-2022-2026-collective-bargaining-agreement-laborers-local-483/" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/documents/cop-2022-2026-collective-bargaining-agreement-laborers-local-483/" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">here</a></td><td style="width: 33.2699%;">Recreation Leader - PT/Seasonal Union: These positions are not represented by a Union.</td><td>Parks Activities Specialist Union: These positions are not represented by a Union.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;">Come work the water with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="AQ4.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2143/jobpostings/image/AQ4.jpg" style="width: 517.0px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="AQ4.jpg" data-uw-rm-alt="QU"></div> Summary: <div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Portland Parks & Recreation is looking for team-oriented, enthusiastic, and qualified staff to operate our 4 year-round indoor and 7 summer outdoor swimming pools. This is a great opportunity to learn leadership skills and help others stay safe and enjoy being in the pool.</div><div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </div><div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">All staff are expected to convey good public relations and follow established policies and procedures for a safe, fun, and efficient operation of the City Pools. </div> 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. <div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;">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 Recreation Leaders -PT/Seasonal, or Parks Activities Specialists. </div><div> Schedule: Hours may vary and are based on program needs and job classification. 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.</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;"> Location: Various locations across Portland, OR. When you apply you can choose as many locations as you want to work at. </div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;"> Benefits: This job has limited benefits. Click the Benefits tab for more information.</div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;"> 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 <a href="https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview/language-pay-differential-eligibility" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: none;margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview/language-pay-differential-eligibility" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" aria-label="here." data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">here.</a></div><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;text-align: left;"> </div>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, RecruiterBureau of Human Resources<a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov">Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov</a> <div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;">Applicants must have a current OR be in the process of obtaining at least one of the following certifications: </div></div><div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;"> </div><div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;"><ul style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0pt;padding: 0.0px;list-style-type: disc;"><li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 24.0px;padding: 0.0px;">StarGuard Lifeguard Certification (for Lifeguard and Dual Certification jobs)</li></ul></div></div><div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;"><ul style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0pt;padding: 0.0px;list-style-type: disc;"><li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 24.0px;padding: 0.0px;">Portland Parks & Recreation Swim Instructor Certification (for Swim Instructor and Dual Certification jobs)</li><li style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 24.0px;padding: 0.0px;">Portland Parks & Recreation Water Fitness Instructor Certification and/or AEA/Equivalent certification (for Water Fitness Instructor jobs)</li></ul> For more information on how to register for a class please go to this website: <a href="http://For more information on how to register for a class please go to this website: Aquatics Training Programs and Employment Opportunities | Portland.gov">Aquatics Training Programs and Employment Opportunities | Portland.gov </a></div></div><div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;"><div id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;">How to Apply: <ul style="margin-top: 0.0px;margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"><li>Click "APPLY" to submit your application online. </li><li>You need to answer the supplemental questions and fill out your work history. </li><li>If you are a Veteran and want preference, attach your Veteran documents.</li></ul></div><div style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;"> Hiring Process: Step 1: Apply online between July 1, 2026 - December 31, 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.</div></div></div> <table border="1" style="width: 100.0%;"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" style="width: 99.9073%;"><div style="text-align: center;">Pools by Area:</div></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50.0%;">North Portland: Peninsula Outdoor Pool Pier Outdoor Pool </td><td style="width: 50.0%;">Northeast Portland: Grant Outdoor Pool Matt Dishman Community Center Indoor Pool Montavilla Outdoor Pool </td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50.0%;">Southwest Portland: Ida B. Wells Outdoor Pool Southwest Community Center Indoor Pool</td><td style="width: 50.0%;">Southeast Portland: Creston Outdoor Pool East Portland Community Center Indoor Pool Mt. Scott Community Center Sellwood Outdoor Pool </td></tr></tbody></table> <div style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><a href="https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy" style="margin: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;text-decoration: none;color: inherit;" target="_blank" aria-label="Click here for additional information regarding the following: - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" uw-rm-vague-link-id="https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy$click here" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy$clickhereforadditionalinformationregardingthefollowing:">Click here</a> for additional information regarding the following: </div><ul style="margin: 0.0px;list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;padding: 0.0px;"><li style="list-style-type: inherit;margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 84.0px;padding: 0.0px;">Veteran Preference </li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 84.0px;padding: 0.0px;">ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations? </li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 84.0px;padding: 0.0px;">Work Status </li><li style="list-style-type: inherit;margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 84.0px;padding: 0.0px;">Equal Employment Opportunity </li></ul> An Equal Opportunity Employer

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