Recreation Supervisor (Supervisor I (Exempt))

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time, Regular

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday. Work may require a flexible schedule at times, including afternoons, evenings, designated holidays, and/or weekends.

Work Location: In person at the Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N Foss Ave, Portland, OR 97203.

Benefits: For an overview of benefits for this position, please visit our benefits tab.

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

About this Position:

Portland Parks & Recreation is seeking candidates for a Recreation Supervisor at Charles Jordan Community Center. Community centers and their programs are a core component of the Recreation Services Division, which includes community centers, sports, aquatics, specialized programs, arts, culture, special events, and enterprise programs such as golf and the Portland International Raceway.

The Recreation Supervisor provides leadership, operational oversight, and relationship management for recreation, enrichment, and leisure activities that serve city residents. This role supports the delivery of inclusive, high-quality programs that promote community and individual health, reflect Portland’s diversity, and advance social equity through recreation.

As a Supervisor I, you will:

• Lead the development, delivery, and ongoing improvement of recreation, enrichment, and leisure programs
• Oversee daily operations of assigned community center programs to ensure safe, effective, and welcoming environments
• Supervise, train, and support a diverse workforce while promoting workplace diversity and positive employee relations
• Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets and related fiscal activities
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and operational requirements
• Coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with community members, groups, organizations, and partners
• Conduct proactive communication, marketing, and outreach to increase awareness and participation in programs
• Promote community and individual health through inclusive, culturally responsive recreation opportunities
• Apply an equity-focused approach to program planning and service delivery that recognizes recreation as a tool for social equity

About the Bureau:
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.



Questions?

Contact Information:

Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

[email protected]

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Experience in applying effective supervision to provide leadership to a diverse staff.
• Experience applying procedures, standards, practices, and trends in the field of recreation or comparable fields.
• Experience in developing, monitoring, and managing fiscal budgets, including meeting expenditure and revenue targets.
• Experience connecting with underrepresented communities, ensuring the development and delivery of culturally responsive programs and services.

• A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between January 12, 2026 - January 26, 2026

Required Application Materials:

• Résumé
  • Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
  • Answers to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
• To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflect your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Do not attach any additional documents. Do not attach a cover letter; it will not be reviewed.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process by the closing date and time.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of January 26, 2026

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their résumé and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.

• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of February 2, 2026

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late February 2026

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

Step 5: Offer of Employment: March 2026

• Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment.

Step 6: Start Date: April 2026

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

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  Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

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• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
• Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity