What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Aide (On-Call) position at City of Tigard?
The City of Tigard is currently recruiting for On-Call Recreation Aides to assist our recreation program in encouraging people of all ages and abilities to enjoy healthy interconnected lives. We are seeking enthusiastic, engaging, and attentive candidates to assist the Recreation Coordinator in hosting, and implementing, recreation programs, camps, or special events.
The City of Tigard values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. We are committed to building a workforce with diverse voices to impact decision making, drive growth, and better serve our community.
Please review the Recreation Aide classification for additional details about this job.
Afterschool Program:
General Schedule: Mon/Wed (January-June), 3 – 5 PM ,
General Schedule: Weekday evenings, weekends (sporadic throughout the year)
General Schedule: 20-35 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform the essential functions of the position, may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Events / Programs:
We do not accept applications that are emailed. We encourage you to apply online by the closing date/time. This position will be open until filled, this position may close if we have a sufficient number of applicants.
IMPORTANT: In lieu of resumes and cover letters, The City of Tigard evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.
ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veteran's preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.
The City of Tigard values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. We are committed to building a workforce with diverse voices to impact decision making, drive growth, and better serve our community.
Please review the Recreation Aide classification for additional details about this job.
Afterschool Program:
General Schedule: Mon/Wed (January-June), 3 – 5 PM ,
- Assists with activity logistics including setup, break down, and cleanup.
- Lead program curriculum and activities that are appropriate to the age, interest, and developmental level of participants. This includes leading a variety of sports, art, and enrichment classes for students in the Tigard-Tualatin School District.
- Collaborate with and assist teammates in designing and implementing after school activities to encourage youth’s intellectual, creative, and athletic abilities.
General Schedule: Weekday evenings, weekends (sporadic throughout the year)
- Assist with the setup, operation, and teardown of event equipment and facilities.
- Provide excellent customer service to event attendees, answering questions and providing information as needed.
- Help organize and facilitate recreational activities, games, and contests.
General Schedule: 20-35 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
- Supports the function of day camps through planning, organizing, and leading various camp activities, including sports, arts and crafts, nature exploration, and team-building exercises.
- Responsible for maintaining discipline and safety while monitoring youth, consistently modeling appropriate behavior.
- Foster a positive and inclusive environment by encouraging camper participation and interaction.
- Complies with applicable city, state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations; follows and maintains knowledge of all city policies and procedures.
- Observes safe work methods; reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to supervisor and follows prescribed policies for safety.
- Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with staff and community; acts and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
- Principles of basic first aid and CPR.
- English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and city staff, in person, through electronic correspondence, and over the telephone.
- Oral and written communication to understand written information (and to express such information verbally and in writing so that others will understand.
- Conflict resolution.
- Work with program participants of all ages.
- Provide instruction and demonstrate knowledge in assigned area.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform the essential functions of the position, may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Some experience in a customer service or recreation setting.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Basic First Aid and CPR
Events / Programs:
- After School Program: Mon/Wed, 3-4:30 PM throughout the school year
- Kids' Night Out: 3rd Friday of every month
- Special Events: Ongoing yearlong (schedule TBA upon hire)
- Day Camps: Start June 2025
We do not accept applications that are emailed. We encourage you to apply online by the closing date/time. This position will be open until filled, this position may close if we have a sufficient number of applicants.
IMPORTANT: In lieu of resumes and cover letters, The City of Tigard evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.
ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veteran's preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.
Salary : $16 - $21
