Salary: $17.55 – $21.77 Hourly
Location : Multiple THPRD locations – Beaverton, OR
Job Type: Part-time and Seasonal
Job Number: 23-00070
Department: Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (Multiple Departments)
Opening Date: 07/21/2023
Closing Date: 5/1/2024 9:00 AM Pacific
Description
Are you interested in making a positive impact on children’s lives by providing enjoyable and educational activities in an afterschool setting? Do you possess unique talents in art, dance, music, science, or sports? Would you like to enhance your leadership and supervisory skills while also supporting and mentoring other staff members? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to the growth and development of children while nurturing your own professional journey!
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) is currently seeking THRIVE Directors and Assistant Directors to be a part of their afterschool and before school programs, serving students from the Beaverton School District.
At THRIVE, our mission is threefold:
- To support and challenge students physically, mentally, and socially.
- To inspire creativity, imagination, and a love for lifelong learning.
- To provide a safe environment where kids can have fun, learn, and express themselves through a variety of activities.
We believe that friendly and supportive interactions with other children and instructors are essential for children’s development. Our afterschool program strives to create a fun and educational environment where children can discover and develop their talents while understanding their significance both individually and within their community.
The THRIVE After School program will be offered at the following facilities:
- Cedar Hills Recreation Center
- Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
- Garden Home Recreation Center (and Chehalem Elementary)
- Tualatin Hills Athletic Center
We offer flexible working hours throughout the week. Part-time employees are scheduled variable hours and may work less than 1,560 hours per year.
As a THRIVE or , your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and implementing assigned learning curriculum, recreation programs, classes, or activities.
- Independently coordinating, supervising, and instructing day-to-day activities of the assigned program area, while providing lead direction to part-time staff.
- Leading learning and enrichment activities for your assigned program area.
- Creating a welcoming program/class atmosphere that promotes inclusivity and ensures participant satisfaction.
- Ensuring the safety of all program participants and providing basic first aid if necessary.
For more details about the job duties and qualifications, click on the hyperlinked job titles.
Please be sure to fully answer the application’s supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant’s work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon’s Equal Pay Act.
THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@thprd.org.
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What We Offer You – Why You belong at THPRD
At THPRD, our employees are our greatest asset. We aspire to bring people together by being a welcoming and inclusive park & recreation district for our community. This is more than just our purpose, it’s our passion. If you see yourself in our values, we want to hear from you.
- THPRD offers opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups, including an employee-led Affinity Group, a Transformation & Allyship Group, or the district’s Welcoming & Inclusive Committee. These groups each support equity and justice-based work within the district. Participation is included as regular paid time for part-time or full-time employees. To learn more, visit THPRD’s Employee Resource Group webpage.
- Employee Wellness Program (EWP), allowing free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for you and your household
- Bilingual employees who utilize their language skills in the workplace can earn an additional 3% pay incentive
- Employees and their household can register for camps and classes during in-district registration and receive a 20% discount
- The ability to earn and utilize up to forty (40) hours of paid sick leave per year
- Family Medical Leave eligibility for qualified family and medical related reasons
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides up to six (6) free counseling sessions
- Available savings for retirement through a 457(b)-deferred compensation plan by contributing pre-tax dollars from your paycheck
- An opportunity to make a difference within your community through public service
- THPRD is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For eligibility requirements and information, please visit the PSLF website
- Seasonal discounts to community partners such as Nike, Adidas, and Columbia Sportswear
- Employee appreciation events
- A variety of opportunities within local government that support your professional development and evolving interests!
01
Do you have a current First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain upon hire?
- Yes
- No
02
Please select your preferred location to work:
- Cedar Hills Recreation Center
- Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
- Garden Home Recreation Center
- Tualatin Hills Athletic Center
03
If your preferred location is not available, are you willing to work at other locations?
- Yes
- No
04
Please indicate the number of years/seasons that you have you previously worked in an after school, out-of-school, learning support or equivalent position?
- None
- One (1) year/season
- Two (2) to three (3) years/seasons
- More than three (3) years/seasons
05
All positions are flexibly staffed, Monday – Friday, between between 2:00pm – 6:00pm on school days and 7:30am – 6:00pm on no school days, starting August 28, 2023 to June 11th, 2024. Please tell us about your typical availability within that timeframe.
06
Are you comfortable being trained to be a van driver if you are 18 years or older?
- Yes
- No
07
Please describe any experience you may have working with or volunteering with children.
08
Please describe in detail your experience in a leadership position and any experience you may have in developing curriculum, scheduling staff, and budgeting.
09
Please select the position(s) you would be like to be considered for.
- Assistant Director
- Director
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