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Maybelle Center

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Portland, OR · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for the creation and implementation of the recreation program designed to enrich the quality of life for our residents. This includes leading in ...

Maybelle Center

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Portland, OR · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for the creation and implementation of the recreation program designed to enrich the quality of life for our residents. This includes leading in ...

Maybelle Center

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Portland, OR · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for the creation and implementation of the recreation program designed to enrich the quality of life for our residents. This includes leading in ...

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How much do recreation program coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for recreation program coordinator in Oregon is $59,475.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,900.00 and $70,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a recreation program coordinator?

Recreation Program Coordinators are professionals who plan, organize, and oversee recreational activities and programs for communities, organizations, or specific groups. They work in settings such as parks, community centers, schools, or camps, ensuring that programs run smoothly and safely. Their duties often include scheduling events, supervising staff or volunteers, managing budgets, and evaluating program effectiveness. Recreation Program Coordinators play a key role in promoting wellness, engagement, and community involvement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a recreation program coordinator?

To thrive as a Recreation Program Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, program planning experience, and typically a degree in recreation management or a related field. Familiarity with scheduling software, budgeting tools, and facility management systems is commonly required, along with certifications like CPR/First Aid. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help coordinate staff, engage participants, and ensure smooth program delivery. These skills are crucial for creating enjoyable, safe, and well-run recreation programs that meet the needs of diverse communities.

What are common challenges faced by recreation program coordinators when planning and executing community events?

Recreation Program Coordinators often face challenges such as balancing limited budgets, accommodating diverse community interests, and coordinating logistics like facility scheduling and staffing. Additionally, they must effectively promote programs to ensure strong participation and handle last-minute changes, such as weather disruptions or cancellations. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to navigate these challenges and deliver successful, engaging events that meet community needs.

What is the difference between Recreation Program Coordinator vs Recreation Supervisor?

AspectRecreation Program CoordinatorRecreation Supervisor
CredentialsCPR certification, relevant degree (e.g., recreation, leisure studies)CPR certification, experience in program management
Work EnvironmentPlanning, organizing, and coordinating recreational activities and programsOverseeing staff, managing daily operations of recreation facilities
Employer & Industry UsageMunicipal parks, community centers, recreational organizationsPublic parks, recreation departments, community programs
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in program planning and coordinationManaging staff and facility operations

The Recreation Program Coordinator primarily focuses on planning and organizing recreational activities, while the Recreation Supervisor oversees staff and daily operations of recreation facilities. Both roles require similar certifications and are common in community and municipal settings, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Recreation Program Coordinator job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,475 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

CTRS - Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

BrightSpring Health Services

Portland, OR • On-site

$40 - $45/hr

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CTRS Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (PRN)

Home & Community Program | Rehab Without Walls | Portland, OR

Bring Rehabilitation to Life Beyond the Clinic

Rehab Without Walls is seeking a PRN Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to join our Home and Community Program in Portland, Oregon. In this rewarding role, you'll help individuals with neurological and complex conditions build confidence, independence, and meaningful engagement in the activities that matter most.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible PRN schedule
• Opportunity to work in real world home and community environments
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team approach
• Meaningful work that directly impacts quality of life
• Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities

What You'll Do

• Design and implement individualized therapeutic recreation programs
• Assess clients' interests, strengths, needs, and barriers to participation
• Facilitate community reintegration and leisure based activities that promote independence
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and rehabilitation team members to support treatment goals
• Educate clients, families, and caregivers on strategies for successful community participation
• Monitor progress, document outcomes, and adjust interventions as needed
• Connect clients with community resources and recreational opportunities

If you're passionate about helping people reconnect with their communities and achieve meaningful goals through recreation and leisure, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and make a difference with Rehab Without Walls in Portland, OR.


Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes and coordinates recreation activities, functional leisure skills, and leisure education. Interviews the person served to assess capabilities/interests/barriers. Monitor progress and recommends changes modifications to program as required.
  • Consult with physicians and other members of the rehabilitation team regarding therapeutic recreation goals for program referrals. Coordinate activities with staff/rehabilitation team and participate in care planning meetings.
  • Communicate with community service organizations to develop resources for recreational programs. Act as liaison to outside community recreation/leisure avocation agencies.
  • Design community reintegration activities to assist the person receiving services with their physical and cognitive needs during physical recreational/leisure activity. Assist the person receiving services in understanding their various needs and limitations and how to manage them during function.
  • Provide training to the person receiving services and as appropriate, all others involved in that person's rehabilitation. Analyze and document the result of any training.
  • Perform a thorough evaluation, assessing the needs of the person receiving services, and set measurable objectives that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team. Adjust treatment to achieve maximum results.
  • Responsible to apply professional knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice, to facilitate problem resolutions, and thereby the achievement of individualized goals and outcomes for the person served.
  • Report progress to the rehabilitation staff, person receiving services and family members.
  • Observe/document and report changes in the condition of the person served to the Clinical Coordinator/designee, attending physician and other treatment team members as appropriate.
  • Provide treatment progress and status documentation in accordance with the Plan of Treatment.
  • Participate in the team process provide input and effective treatment strategies. Attend case conference and family educational meetings.
  • Develop, teach and assess the plan of treatment. Guide the Rehabilitation Specialist/Certified Nursing Assistant in fulfillment of the plan. Use appropriate methods and tools in all teaching and training activities, including those associated with discharge.
  • Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Share information only when the recipient’s right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is clearly in the best interest of the person served.
  • Collect and document items necessary for the organization to complete a thorough and effective program evaluation and program improvement.
  • Attend, participate in and/or conduct internal staff development programs, obtain continuing education as required by Company policy and regulations. Maintain and enhance clinical practice skills.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in response to the person serviced, office and/or program needs.

Qualifications

  • Current Cardiopulmonary Rescutiation certification is required.
  • The candidate must successfully complete any/all required pre-employment evaluation test(s) per policy in each assigned area of practice.
  • Good organizational and communication skills are needed.
  • Ability to function with minimum supervision.
  • Reliable transportation is required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation Therapy or the equivalent plus a minimum of two years therapeutic therapy experience is required.
  • Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques generally required. Knowledge of therapeutic recreation program design and the ability to obtain National Thereaputic Recreational Specialist certification within one year of employment required. Maintain professional license and/or certification as required by the state in which the therapist practices. Effective communication skills also required.

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