Salary: $16.65 – $18.80 Hourly
Location : Multiple THPRD locations – Beaverton, OR
Job Type: Part-time and Seasonal
Job Number: 23-00067
Department: Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (Multiple Departments)
Opening Date: 07/17/2023
Closing Date: 5/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Afterschool Program Leaders and Program Drivers
Are you a team player who thrives in collaborative environments? Are you passionate about creating enjoyable and educational experiences for children in an afterschool setting? Do you have talents in art, dance, music, science, or sports that you would like to share? Are you eager to gain valuable workplace experience and enhance your skills? If so, we have an incredible opportunity that combines teamwork, creativity, and personal growth in a rewarding afterschool environment.
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) is now accepting applications for Afterschool Program Leaders and Program Drivers. The THRIVE program serves students from the Beaverton School District in after school and before school programs.
The mission at THRIVE is:
- to support and challenge students physically, mentally, and socially;
- to inspire creativity, imagination, and life-long learning;
- to provide an opportunity for kids to have fun, learn and express themselves through a variety of activities while maintaining a safe environment.
Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District believes that children benefit from friendly and supportive interactions with other children and instructors. The afterschool program strives to provide a fun and educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop talents and recognize their importance both individually and within their community.
THPRD will be offering the THRIVE After School program at the following facilities:
- Tualatin Hills Athletic Center
- Cedar Hills Recreation Center
- Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
- Garden Home Recreation Center (and Chehalem Elementary)
All positions are flexibly staffed, Monday – Friday, between 2:00pm – 6:00pm on school days and 7:30am – 6:00pm on no school days, starting August 28th 2023 to June 11th 2024. Part-time employees are scheduled variable hours and may work less than 1,560 hours per year.
Program Leader and Program Driverresponsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in coordinating, instructing, supervising and leading learning and enrichment activities for assigned program area.
- Providing a program/class atmosphere that promotes and encourages inclusion and satisfaction of all participants.
- Ensure the safety of program participants and if necessary, provide basic first aid.
For more information regarding job duties and qualifications please review the hyperlinked job description.
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:
- 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
Describe any experience you may have working with or volunteering with children
06
All positions are flexibly staffed, Monday – Friday, between 2:00pm – 6:00pm on school days and 7:30am – 6:00pm on no school days, starting August 28, 2023 to June 11, 2024. Please tell us about your typical availability within that timeframe.
07
Are you comfortable being trained to be a van driver if you are 18 years or older?
- Yes
- No
Required Question