Park Rangers Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Delta Park Owens Sports Complex, 10737 N. Union Ct., Portland, OR 97217, OR
Job Type: Casual
Job Number: 2026-00663
Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 12/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is hiring people for part-time, year-round jobs in the Recreation Division!
Recreation Associate Jobs:

• Attendant: Event Host (18+)
• Lead Attendant: Event Host (18+)

Recreation Associate Pay:

• The training pay is $20.59 for all Recreation Associate jobs
  • Attendant base pay is $20.59 - $24.03 (entry is $20.59)
  • Lead Attendant premium pay is $22.59 - $26.03 (entry $22.59)
  • Employees working in a Lead Attendant 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

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
Position Summary
Portland Parks and Recreation is seeking Event Hosts ages 18 or older, for our 2026-2027 Goldenball Youth Basketball season. Event Hosts monitor basketball (Goldenball) games in locations throughout the city. The Event Host creates a welcoming atmosphere, engages park and facility guests, provides excellent customer service and is a resource for PP&R information. Maintains clean facilities and/or park spaces, monitors use of space and needs of guests, is proactive in addressing potential safety concerns, upholds the PP&R code of conduct, communicates with supervisors, rangers, and security under established guidelines. Monitors participation and completes needed paperwork and record keeping.
We host one Saturday training meeting in November and one on-site court training during our December Jitters Jamboree. We will go over game day expectations, set up and take down, league guidelines, PP&R guidelines, and equipment pick-up for the season. The on-court training will demonstrate gym set-up, reading of pledges, game clock-set-up, attendance and score recording and basic customer service expectations.
Sports League Staff are responsible for providing a safe game environment and leading in a professional manner. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and show active participation and enthusiasm at the gym site while serving as a positive role model to all participants and other staff.
Saturday Youth Basketball Season: January 9, 2027 - mid-March 2027.
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 Type: Casual, Part-time. This job posting is for several positions, which are classified by the City of Portland as either Recreation Associates or Parks Activities Specialists.
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.
Locations: At various locations across Portland.
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
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.
Have a question?
Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications required for these positions are:
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.
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 August 10, 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 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.
Additional Information
Recreation Associate - Attendant
These jobs are represented by Labors' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. Applicants start at the entry hourly rate. To view the labor agreement, please go to the Labor agreements webpage and click on the appropriate link.
Attendants monitor basketball (Goldenball) and volleyball games in locations throughout the city. Creates welcoming atmosphere, engages with park and facility guests, provides excellent customer service and is a resource for PP&R information. Maintains clean facilities and/or park spaces, monitors use of space and needs of guests, is proactive in addressing potential safety concerns, upholds the PP&R code of conduct, communicates with supervisor, rangers, and security under established guidelines. Monitors participation and completes needed paperwork and record keeping.
Ages:
Attendants (Must be at least 18 years old)
Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate):
Attendant base pay is $20.59 - $24.03 (entry is $20.59)
Lead Attendant base pay is $22.59 - $26.03 (entry is $22.59)

• Employees working in a Lead Attendant 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
• The premium pay range listed includes the $2.00 premium.

Training Wage: The training wage is $20.59 for all attendant positions.
Attendant: Event Host
Attendant: Creates welcoming atmosphere. Facilitates event set-up and clean-up and may physically move equipment from space to space. Set up game clock, greet teams and spectators, sign in coaches and referees. Reads Spectator Pledge prior to each game. Works independently to monitor use of space and needs of guests. Is proactive in addressing potential safety, concerns, and upholds the PP&R code of conduct. Basic knowledge of in-season sport, and equipment needed relevant to work site/area.
Locations: Gymnasiums throughout the city.
Shift Range: Saturdays 8:30-4:30
Lead Attendant: Provides support and direction to the Event Hosts. Must be familiar with game site set up and game readiness procedures. Be able to fill in or train an Event Host at a game site at any given time. Re-stock Event Host with supplies. Provide breaks and/or lunch break with-in the assigned area of gyms. Provide good customer service as well as handle difficult people or game time situations on occasion.
Location: Must be able to travel from site to site of the assigned area.
Shift Range: Saturdays 8:30-4:30
Click herefor 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 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 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
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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The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in the review for minimum qualifications and availability for the posted vacancies.
Your responses to each question is important. Each response provides details needed for the bureau to determine availability, interest, and qualifications.
Note: Request for veterans' preference, please add a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Benefit letter. All documents must be uploaded by the closing date and time of this announcement.
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• I am 18 years of age or older.
• I am under 18 (this means you can't apply for this job).

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Which job(s) are you interested in? You can choose more than one. Please notice the age requirements are different for the jobs.

• Event Host
• Lead Attendant - Event Host

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Are you available to work Saturday shifts between 8:30am and 4:30pm?

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• No

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