Recreation Employment - Sports League Official (Ages 15+)

Recreation Employment - Sports League Official (Ages 15+)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Delta Park Owens Sports Complex, 10737 N. Union Ct., Portland, OR 97217, OR

Job Type

Casual

Job Number

2026-00662

Bureau

Portland Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

12/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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The Position

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is hiring people for part-time, year-round jobs in the Recreation Division!

Parks Activities Specialist Jobs:

• Sports Official (15+)

• Lead Attendant: Event Host (18+)

Parks Activities Specialist Pay:

• The training pay is $19.61 for all Parks Activities Specialist jobs
• Sports Official base pay is $33.50 or $38.95 (wage determined by grade level of officiating)
• Lead Official base pay is $38.95 ($40.12 for hours training and scheduling other staff)

Recreation Associate Union:

These positions are not represented by a Union.

Position Summary

Portland Parks and Recreation is seeking basketball Sports Officials ages 15 or older, for our 2026-2027 youth sports leagues. On-court training teaches basic skills in officiating- no experience necessary! All Sports League Officials are required to complete Portland Parks and Recreations Sports Officials Training Certification Program. The training is seven weeks on Saturdays from 8:45am-12:00pm mid-October - December, two live game training Jamborees, and a post-season training in March.

Sports League Staff are responsible for officiating the games in a safe and professional manner. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and show active participation and enthusiasm on the court while serving as a positive role model to all participants and other staff. New Sports Officials will not be paid for training until the hiring process is complete.

Saturday Youth Basketball Season: January 9, 2027-mid-March 2027.

Note: This job is open for a long time. Applicants will be contacted when positions become available. Early applications are encouraged. Applications submitted by September 21st will be guaranteed an invitation to an interview. Applications submitted by September 21st will be guaranteed an invitation to an interview. Applications submitted after September 21st, will only be invited to an interview on an as needed basis.

Job Type: Casual, Part-time. This job posting is for several positions, which are classified by the City of Portland as Parks Activities Specialists.

Schedule: This job has flexible hours and might include working during the day, evenings, weekends, or holidays. The number of hours you work each week can change based on program needs, and there is no guarantee of work hours each week.

Locations: At various locations across Portland.

Benefits: This job has limited benefits. Click the Benefits tab for more information.

Language Pay: If you speak another language besides English and use it to help the community, you may get extra pay. To learn more, click here.

About Us: Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to making sure everyone can enjoy our parks and services, no matter their background. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage people who speak other languages to apply.

Have a question?

Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications required for these positions are:

1. Ability to promote a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

2. General knowledge of assigned recreation area.

3. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.

4. Ability to recognize and respond to safety and emergency situations.

5. Ability to problem-solve and respond to customer concerns.

Basic Requirements:

• Basic understanding of the sport they are officiating.
• Ability to run to keep up with the pace of the play.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and coworkers.
• Some positions may require First Aid/CPR and/or other certifications.

The Recruitment Process

How to Apply:

• Click "APPLY" to submit your application online.
• You need to answer the supplemental questions and fill out your work history.
• If you are a Veteran and want preference, attach your Veteran documents.

Hiring Process:

Step 1: Apply online between August 10, 2026 - November 02, 2026.

Step 2: We will review your application to see if you meet the minimum needs for this role.

Step 3: If you qualify, you will be placed on a list of eligible candidates.

Step 4: We will contact eligible candidates for interviews as positions become available.

Step 5: Job offers will be made after interviews.

Step 6: The start date will be set once all hiring conditions are met.

Additional Information

Parks Activities Specialist - Sports League Staff

Position/s: Sports League Staff

The Sports League Staff are responsible for officiating games in a safe and professional manner. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and show active participation and enthusiasm on the court while serving as a positive role model to all participants and other staff.

Ages:

Sports Official (Must be at least 15 years old)

Lead Sports Official (Must be at least 18 years old)

Pay Range (new employees start at the entry hourly rate):

Sports Official base pay is $33.50 or $38.95 (wage determined by grade level of officiating)

Lead Official base pay is $38.95 ($40.12 for hours training and scheduling other staff)

Training Pay: Training pay is $19.61for all Sports League Staff positions.

Sports League Staff-Sports Official

Sports Officials are responsible for ensuring game safety and knowledge of the specific sport rules and supplemental rules as provided by Portland Parks and Recreation. Sports Officials must be able to communicate effectively with our Lead Officials, Event Hosts, and the public. Show active participation and enthusiasm on the court while serving as a positive role model to all participants and other staff.

Locations: Must be able to travel from site to site of the assigned area.

Shift Range: Saturdays 8:30am- 4:30pm

Sports League Staff: Lead Official

Lead Officials are responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting on-court trainings for Sports Officials. Must have knowledge of current league rules and of the National High School Federation (NHFS) rules. Prior experience mentoring officials is preferred. Ability to schedule officials and assign games in scheduling software, such as RefTown. You must be able to handle conflicts, cancelations and respond to quick game day situations. Lead Officials must be able to provide excellent customer service while working with staff, coaches, parents, and players.

Locations: This position requires traveling to trainings, staff meetings and game sites.

Shift Range: Saturdays 8:30am- 4:30pm.

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity Employer

This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.

More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031.

Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)

Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office.

Retirement

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)

The City currently pays the employees share of the retirement contribution.

Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)

Sick Leave

Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law.

Family Medical Leave

In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.

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Thank you for your interest in the City of Portland. We value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in the review for minimum qualifications and availability for the posted vacancies.

Your responses to each question is important. Each response provides details needed for the bureau to determine availability, interest, and qualifications.

Note: Request for veterans preference, please add a copy of your DD214 and/or Veterans Benefit letter. All documents must be uploaded by the closing date and time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

• Yes
• No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

02

Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

03

The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

• My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
• You may release my application, I am waiving confidentiality.

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Have you worked for Portland Parks & Recreation before?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to question 4, please tell us what position you held with Portland Parks & Recreation and when you were in that position.

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Please indicate your age.

• I am between 15 - 17 years of age.
• I am 18 years of age or older.

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Which job(s) are you interested in? You can choose more than one. Please notice the age requirements are different for the jobs.

• Sports Official (can be 15 or older)
• Lead Official (must be 18 or older)

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Are you available to work Saturday shifts between 8:30am and 4:30pm?

• Yes
• No

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I understand that if I'm applying for a Sports Official position, there is required training with mandatory attendance on Saturdays from 8:45am-12:00pm mid-October - December, two live game training Jamborees, and a post season training in March.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that if my application is submitted by September 21st, I will be guaranteed an invitation to an interview. I understand that if I applied after September 21st, I will be contacted only when there are positions available, which may not happen right away.

• Yes
• No

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If you speak, read, or write in any language other than English, please indicate which language(s) - include whether you read, speak, and/or write. If not, please put N/A.

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Please include your pronouns (optional).

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Employer City of Portland

Address 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987

Portland, Oregon, 97204

Website http://www.portland.gov/jobs