Job Title:
Freelance WordPress Web Developer (Local to Portland, OR)
Location:
Hybrid (Must be local to Portland, OR for occasional in\-person meetings)
About Us:
At SportsLab, we believe peak performance happens when science, service, and sport collide. Based in Portland, OR, our interdisciplinary team provides cutting\-edge rehabilitation, training, and sports science testing services. From Olympic hopefuls to weekend warriors, our mission is to elevate every athlete who walks through our doors.
We’re looking to revitalize our WordPress website (https://sportslabpdx.com/) to better reflect who we are today—polished, professional, hospitality\-driven, and deeply integrated across our three service areas: Rehab, Training, and The Lab. If you're a local web developer who thrives on collaboration and cares about brand storytelling as much as technical execution, we’d love to work with you.
Position Type:
Freelance / Project\-Based
Flexible hours \| Competitive project rate \| Potential for ongoing work
What You'll Do:
Audit and improve the current WordPress website (sportslabpdx.com) for functionality, design consistency, and performance
Collaborate with our leadership team to visually express our three service pillars (Rehab, Training, The Lab) in a way that’s user\-friendly and on\-brand
Ensure mobile responsiveness, accessibility, and SEO optimization across the site
Implement strategic content updates and improve the backend CMS structure for easy updates by non\-developers
Integrate tools like scheduling (Jane App), inquiry forms, and embedded videos or social media where needed
Recommend performance or plugin upgrades to improve speed and stability
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience building and maintaining WordPress websites, with a portfolio to share
Proficiency in custom themes, page builders (e.g., Elementor or WPBakery), and plugin management
Strong eye for layout, typography, and brand consistency
Ability to interpret business needs and turn them into intuitive, user\-centered designs
Local to Portland, OR – available for occasional in\-person meetings or site visits
Bonus if you’re familiar with sports, performance, physical therapy, or hospitality\-driven brands
Why Work With Us:
Mission\-Driven Environment – You’ll be contributing to a purpose\-driven brand that serves Portland’s active community
Creative Autonomy – We’ll trust your expertise and give you space to pitch bold, smart ideas
Collaborative Team – Work with a passionate crew of clinicians, coaches, and staff who love what they do
Visibility \& Impact – Your work will be seen by thousands of local athletes, parents, coaches, and referring providers
Job Type: Contract
Pay: Up to $40\.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97232