Hourly Weekend Jobs in Modesto, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $16.90 - $20.55 Hourly
Location : Modesto, CA
Job Type: Hourly
Job Number: 04324B
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Neighborhoods
Division: Adult and Child Programs - PT
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Bargaining Unit: N/A
The Position
Looking for a fun, flexible job where you can make a real impact in your community? Join our team as a Part-Time Recreation Leader!
This is an hourly part-time position, limited to working 1,000 hours annually. This position is non-benefited and is designated as a non-classified, at-will position.
DEFINITION
The Recreation Leader is responsible to plan, organize, and conduct activities for City sponsored programs and facilities such as adult and youth recreation sports or activities, special events, and camps as directed.
Positions are at various City locations. Staff are typically used in the following programs or locations:
Adaptive Programs
Aquatics Programs
Day Camp Program
Maddux Youth Center Facility
Mary Grogan Soccer Complex Neighborhood
Center at Marshall Park
Park Programs
Rental Facilities
Senior Center Facility
Sports Programs
Special Events
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME."
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be placed on an eligible list and invited to a selection interview with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department.Human Resources reserves the right to revise the selection process to best meet the needs of the City. The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate's experience.
Essential and Marginal Function Statements
Essential and other important responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Plan, organize, and conduct assigned programs.
Maintain and submit detailed reports and records, as required.
Attend meetings and training sessions, as required.
Attend trainings and fulfill duties and responsibilities for cash handling, if requested.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Marginal Functions:
Exercise proper program safety practices and procedures while carrying out programs.
Supervise program participants while guiding participants in leisure and social activities.
Ensure all staff and volunteers adhere to all City and Department program rules and guidelines; provide necessary discipline and accurate records of all incidents.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Practices and techniques for favorable public relations, group cooperation and programming for participants.
Principles and practices of recordkeeping and scheduling.
Recreational, social, and cultural needs of the community.
Light custodial maintenance techniques.
Ability to:
Read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, including the ability to follow and to interpret written instructions and to perform basic arithmetic.
Think clearly, quickly and accurately in emergencies.
Develop favorable public relations and maintain an appearance that projects a positive image.
Coordinate and schedule a variety of activities.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
Prepare reports and records as required.
Work various shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned.
Lift and carry heavy objects.
Run forward, backward and laterally.
Perform light custodial maintenance tasks.
Travel from worksite to worksite as needed.
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of education and experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Volunteer or paid work experience with children, teens, seniors, and/or disabled individuals is desirable.
Training:
Required to attend, participate and complete all trainings as assigned. Including, but not limited to, Mandated Reporter training.
Licenses/Certificates:
Possession of the below certificates are required to be obtained within 30 days of appointment in order to be scheduled and must be maintained for continued employment.
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate
Certifications must have an in-person, instructor-led skills session with hands and breaths training.
Additional Requirements:
Must be a minimum of 15 years of age at time of application.
NOTE: If offered a position, you will be required to be fingerprinted before final appointment, in compliance with Section 10911-5 of the Education Code and Section 5164 of the Public Resources Code. In addition, it is the City's policy to not hire individuals convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude, including, but not limited to
An offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Penal Code Section 290 (sex offender); an offense involving sexual misconduct with children; an offense involving prostitution (including solicitation)
An offense involving conduct requiring registration pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11590 (controlled substance offenders) or any felony offense involving drugs (including possession, sale, distribution, transporting, or conspiracy).
A felony offense involving the use of force and violence upon a person or another, or a misdemeanor offense for same within the last five (5) years
Physical and Mental Requirements
Mobility: frequent performance moderate manual labor; frequent sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time; occasional bending, twisting, kneeling or squatting. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision. Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. Emotional/ Psychological: frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: occasional exposure to loud noises and large groups of people.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Conditions will vary depending on assignment. Work may also be performed in a typical outdoor environment on a year-round basis subject to street or field noise and year-round weather conditions. Duties may include some recreation-related field noise. Work often occurs at remote locations. Positions may require some overtime, holiday, evening, or weekend work and travel is rare.
SICK LEAVE: Employees employed with the City of Modesto for six (6) full pay periods or more receive sick leave credit at the rate of twenty-four (24) hours or three (3) days per calendar year, per AB 1522.
PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES ALTERNATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PARS ARS): Total contribution of 7.5% - employee pays 3.75% of wages (pre-tax) and the City pays 3.75%.
01
I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following Supplemental Questions. I understand these responses must match the information I provide in the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. I certify that all information provided on this application and the Supplemental Questions is true to the best of my knowledge.

• Yes

02
Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you 15 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you possess a First Aid card (Standard First Aid)?

• Yes
• No

06
For this position, if you do not possess the following certifications listed below, you will be required to obtain them within the allotted time outlined in the job specification as a condition of employment. • American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate within six (6) months of appointment. • Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Certificate within six (6) months of appointment. • American Red Cross Title 22 Certificate within one (1) year of appointment. Do you understand and accept that if you are hired for a Lifeguard position, that you will be required to meet the above mentioned additional requirements?

• Yes
• No

07
Please choose any of the following populations you have experience working or volunteering with.

• Children
• Disabled Adults
• Senior Citizens
• Teenagers

08
Please select all the programs you are interested in and are willing to accept if offered employment with the City of Modesto.

• Day Camp Programs
• Neighborhood Center at Marshall Park
• Maddux Youth Center Facility
• Multi-Purpose Facilities (locations vary)
• Park Programs
• Portable Parties
• Senior Center Facility
• Sports Programs

09
Please describe any volunteer or paid experience working with children and /or teens. (Please be sure to include the details in the work experience section of your application.) If you have no experience, please indicate "N/A".
10
Please indicate the hours you are available to work for each day of the week. For example: Monday 12:00pm to 6:00pm. If you are not able to work on a specific day, write "Not Available" or "NA."
11
Is your schedule of availability listed above expected to change? If so, please provide an estimated date of when this change is expected to occur (MM/DD/YY). If it is not expected to change, type "NA."
Required Question