Recreation Employment - Fitness (Ages 18+) - Talent Pool
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Multiple Locations, OR
Job Type
Casual
Job Number
2026-00647
Bureau
Portland Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
12/28/2026 1:51 PM Pacific
The Position
Portland Parks & Recreation is hiring Certified Fitness Instructors for part-time, year-round jobs in the Recreation Division!
Were collecting names of people who are interested in working future part-time or seasonal jobs with Portland Parks. This doesn't mean there's a job open right now, but we're happy you're interested! We might not contact you right away. When jobs do open, we will connect you if youre selected for an interview.
The following positions are forecasted vacancies:
Here are the jobs you can apply to on this application. Click on them to learn more.
Parks Activities Specialist jobs:
Parks Activities Specialist Pay:
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. Lifelong and Adaptive programming also offers virtual options. TeenForce programming is located at the community centers, operating Monday-Friday from 3:00-7:00pm for ages 10-20.
Note: This is a talent pool and is collecting a list of people who are interested in the job. When a job opens up, we will look at your application to decide who to invite for an interview.
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 located at different places 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.
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:
Additional qualifications needed:
One year of teaching experience.
One certification from one of these approved organizations:
The Recruitment Process
How to Apply:
Hiring Process:
Step 1: Apply online between July 06, 2026 - December 28, 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 talent pool 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 $27.24 - $38.68 (entry is $27.24 or $30.50 based on certifications held)
Training Pay: All Fitness Instructor training pay is $19.61.
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, Mt. Scott, Peninsula, St. Johns, Southwest and Woodstock Community Centers and Beaumont, Lane and Mt. Tabor SUN Community Schools and virtual through Zoom platform.
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, Mt. Scott and Southwest Community Centers only.
Shift Range: All operating hours.
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
An Equal Opportunity 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)
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 employees 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 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.
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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
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Have you worked for Portland Parks and Recreation before?
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If you answered Yes to question 4, tell us the job you had with Portland Parks & Recreation and when you had it.
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How old are you?
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Which job(s) are you interested in? You can choose more than one.
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How many hours a week can you work? There are no wrong answers. (You can choose more than one if you have that flexibility).
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Choose your preferred location(s). You can pick more than one. The * shows the sites that offer Personal Training
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If you selected TeenForce programming in question 10, please select the location(s) you are interested in working at. TeenForce operates Monday - Friday from 3:00-7:00pm. You can pick more than one. Select Not Applicable if you did not select TeenForce above.
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Do you currently hold the required certification(s)?
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If you selected other in Question 12, please list what other certifications you hold. If you don't have any other certifications, please put N/A-Not Applicable. *
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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 classes do you teach?
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I understand this is a talent pool to gather interest, and there are no set dates for interviews or hiring. I know I will only be contacted if a job opens up, and that might take some time.
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