Employee Benefits

Full-Time Benefits: updated August 9, 2024

Employees receive:

• • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation: five days provided upon hire, then accrued monthly
  • Paid holidays (see list below)
  • One paid personal day each year
  • Special Leave with Pay: employees are eligible for paid leave in certain circumstances such as bereavement leave, jury service leave and more
  • Medical, dental, vision and hearing health insurance plans; coverage effective the first of the month following hire date. Eligible family members are: legally married spouse, and dependent children under 26.
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA):
    • The district reimburses 100% of the deductible expense each year for employees enrolled in the medical insurance plan
    • The HRA also covers $1,500 of hearing aids and increased discounts on 90-day prescriptions
  • Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
  • Annual merit increases, if approved by the Board of Directors, based on performance
  • Annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increases, if approved by the Board of Directors
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Bend Park and Recreation District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees by contributing the employer portion:
    • Full-time employees will qualify for this program after completing six months of employment
    • At qualifying, they will be required to contribute 6% of their pay for the employee portion, otherwise known as the Individual Account Program
  • Opportunity to enroll in a deferred compensation program (457(b)) offering a wide variety of investment options
  • Family Recreation Facility Pass for Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, The Pavilion and the Larkspur Community Center to use immediately
  • Family discounts on many recreation programs upon hire
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers work-life counseling and family resources
  • Eligible to participate in professional development (which may include classes, training or professional certification)
  • Education Assistance, which includes up to $21,000 tuition reimbursement

Part-Time Benefited: updated August 9, 2024

Employees receive:

• • Paid sick leave; accrued on a prorated basis
  • Paid vacation; accrued on a prorated basis
  • Paid holidays (see list below)
  • One paid personal day each year
  • Special Leave with Pay: employees are eligible for paid leave in certain circumstances such as bereavement leave, jury service leave and more
  • Medical, dental, vision and hearing health insurance plans; coverage effective the first of the month following hire date. Eligible family members are: legally married spouse, and dependent children under 26.
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA):
    • The district reimburses 100% of the deductible expense each year for employees enrolled in the medical plan
    • The HRA also covers $1,500 of hearing aids and increased discounts on 90-day prescriptions
  • Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
  • Annual merit increases, if approved by the Board of Directors, based on performance
  • Annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increases, if approved by the Board of Directors
  • Bend Park and Recreation District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees by contributing the employer portion.
    • Part-time employees may qualify for this program if they have worked six consecutive months and/or worked 600 hours in the year.
    • Upon qualifying, employees will be required to contribute 6% of their pay for the employee portion, otherwise known as the Individual Account Program.
  • Opportunity to enroll in a deferred compensation program (457(b)) offering a wide variety of investment options
  • Family Recreation Facility Pass for Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, The Pavilion and the Larkspur Community Center to use immediately
  • Family discounts on many recreation programs upon hire
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers work-life counseling and family resources
  • Eligible to participate in professional development (which may include classes, training or professional certification)
  • Education Assistance, which includes up to $21,000 tuition reimbursement
  • Additional benefits may be available based on position

Part-Time & Seasonal (non-benefited): updated April 18, 2023

Employees receive:

• • Paid sick leave accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked
  • Family Facility Pass for Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, The Pavilion and the Larkspur Community Center to use immediately
  • Discounts on many recreation programs upon hire. Discounts are extended to immediate family members after 6 months of employment provided employee works at least 50 hours each month
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers work-life counseling and family resources
  • Eligible to participate in professional development (which may include classes, training or certification)
  • Opportunity to enroll in a deferred compensation program (457(b)) offering a wide variety of investment options
  • Bend Park and Recreation District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees by contributing the employer portion.
    • Part-time employees may qualify for this program if they have worked six consecutive months and/or worked 600 hours in the year.
    • Upon qualifying, employees will be required to contribute 6% of their pay for the employee portion, otherwise known as the Individual Account Program.
  • Additional benefits may be available based on position