With the school year coming up quickly, Bend Park and Recreation District is hiring dozens of new staff for afterschool childcare job opportunities. BPRD hiring managers are looking for applicants who like working with children for a variety of different positions in the childcare program.
To schedule an interview, interested applicants can complete a one-minute Kids Inc. interest form.
During Kids Inc. interviews, potential employees can learn about positions and benefits and ask questions about their potential role.
From September to June, the Kids Inc. program serves families with high-quality afterschool care. After a full day of school, kids benefit from down time to be care-free and staff members guide activities while creating a safe and enriching environment.
The Youth Recreation Leader is responsible for facilitating classes and activities through developmentally appropriate crafts, games, and/or other planned activities. Youth recreation jobs have relevant, real-world experience to use towards professional pathways in childcare, education and other fields. There is also a youth recreation aide position that can be a first job for a current high school student.
Available for ages 15 and older, the featured part-time openings include:
- Youth Recreation Aide — entry level welcomed
- Youth Recreation Leader — some experience
- Youth Recreation Team Leader Bilingual — minimum one-year experience and Spanish language proficiency
“Providing afterschool care for approximately 1,300 children at 14 school sites takes a large number of staff members, and we’re excited to meet prospective employees,” said Shalee Hanks-Mink, BPRD Youth Recreation Supervisor. “I encourage applicants with passion for working with children and recreation to apply.”
In addition, local high school or college students qualify for paid positions that include scholarships for COCC and OSU-Cascades students and paid internships for Bend La-Pine high school students.
The internships were introduced in 2022-23. There are openings for 24 new and returning scholarship recipients for the upcoming school year.
KIDS Inc. hours are:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 2-5:30pm
- Wednesday: 12:30-5:30pm
Three-day and five-day schedules are available, and working only during weekday afternoons means mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays are free. BPRD offers a variety of employee benefits, which may include insurance, paid leave, recreation facility passes and recreation program discounts.
Learn more about positions and apply.
Bend Park and Recreation District is an equal opportunity employer.
