Recreation Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.18 - $21.77 Hourly
Location : 15527 SW Willamette Street Sherwood, OR
Job Type: On-Call
Job Number: 2026-19
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
#2026-19
The City of Sherwood is looking for an On Call Recreation Assistant!
Sherwood, Oregonis a welcoming community with residents who enjoy the quality of life afforded by the picturesque surroundings, economic opportunities and community engagement. This rapidly growing city is part of the Willamette Valley known for its delectable Pinot Noirs and is surrounded by the Tualatin and Chehalem Mountains.
A city of more than 20,000 people call Sherwood home and Washington County has approximately 450,000 residents. This county's communities serve as great places to raise families for those working in Portland as well as neighboring employment centers in the silicon forest that makes up the metro region.
Come join us as our next Field House, On Call Recreation Assistant!
This is an on-call, weekend position, with occasional weeknights and holidays.
Under general supervision, the Recreation Assistant will provide assistance to the Community Services Department and Field house recreation programs. May provide training and orientation to volunteers, students and newly assigned personnel on site policies and practices.
Examples of Duties
This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed by the position, but does not include other occasional work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position.
Essential Duties:
1. Set up facilities for events and activities as needed, following written and drawn diagrams. Work cooperatively with staff members to plan and execute room set up and tear-down.
2. Assist with special events as needed.
3. Provide customer service, greet visitors and respond to inquiries from the public.
4. Provide information in a clear, concise and efficient manner.
5. Register participants in classes and special events.
6. Open and close facilities for programs and events, following safety protocols.
7. Accept and receipt payments as needed.
8. Perform cash & cash register handling procedures as needed.
9. Perform a variety of clerical activities, such as photocopying, filing, sorting documents, mailings, etc.
10. Monitor facility during special events, providing customer service to renter and event participants, monitoring safety and adherence to facility guidelines and reviewing check in/out procedures.
11. Perform light cleaning duties as needed.
12. Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations, and the general public.
13. Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
Auxiliary Duties: Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of: General knowledge of recreation programs and general office practices and procedures, English and business grammar, customer service, and use of standard office equipment.
Ability to: Interact effectively with the public, including coaches, teams, players, parents, spectators, and other employees; function in a high energy environment and provide quality customer service to clients of all Recreation Division programs; conduct all games, matches, and activities according to prescribed rules and regulations.
Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying; typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment as a student; and some experience or program specific knowledge in the assigned activity.
Special Requirement/License: Valid Oregon Driver's License.
Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications and software utilized within the assigned department. Bilingual in Spanish. Previous experience working directly with the public and/or in municipal recreation programs.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc., and may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.
Working Conditions: Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Work schedule includes evening and weekend shifts and availability on short notice.
Application and Examination Process
City of Sherwood is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Selection Process1. An evaluation of education, training and work experience of submitted application packetswill be screened by Human Resources.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an in-depth evaluation of education, experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include your resume and cover letter and responses to the supplemental questions (if applicable).
3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.Please note: Candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.Veterans' PreferenceIf you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please make sure to upload the required documentation to your application and self-select your veteran status.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities ActReasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-625-4201 or e-mail to: at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your ApplicationYou will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that City of Sherwood communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Questions (?'s) Regarding This Recruitment
Rachel Wyatt, Human Resources Specialist
* City of Sherwood is a drug-free workplace *
This position does not include benefits.
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If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and are requesting to use veterans preference points, please describe in detail your training and transferable skills from your military service as they apply to the requirements of this position and attach the relevant documentation. Enter "n/a" if you do not have military service.
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