Temporary Sports Modeling Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $17.00 - $18.50 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 1110 West Capitol Ave, West Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Temp/Temp II
Job Number: 2026-00013
Department: PARKS & RECREATION
Division: PARKS/RECREATION-REC CENTER
Opening Date: 03/03/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:00 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: TEMP
The Recreation Leader - Sports Camp Instructor is responsible for leading and supporting daily activities for youth ages 5-12 participating in the City's Summer Sports Camp at the Recreation Center. This position plays a key role in creating a fun, safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children can learn fundamental sports skills, teamwork, and confidence through structured games and activities. Sports Camp Instructors serve as mentors and role models while helping deliver high-quality recreation programming that promotes physical activity, sportsmanship, and positive social interaction.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and assist in daily sports activities, drills, and games appropriate for youth ages 5-12.
• Supervise participants to ensure a safe and inclusive environment at all times.
• Teach basic sports skills such as passing, shooting, dribbling, running, throwing, and teamwork fundamentals.
• Facilitate organized activities including warm-ups, skill stations, scrimmages, and group games. Support behavior management using positive reinforcement and age-appropriate communication.
• Assist with camp setup and cleanup including equipment and activity areas.
• Build positive relationships with participants and serve as a role model.
• Communicate effectively with camp staff and supervisors regarding participant needs or concerns.
• Monitor participant safety and report incidents or concerns promptly. Contribute to a welcoming and energetic camp atmosphere.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with youth and an interest in sports or recreation. Ideal candidates are energetic, dependable, and enjoy engaging with children ages 5-12 in a fun and supportive environment.
Additional preferred qualities include:

• Experience in camps, coaching, childcare, or youth programs
• Basic knowledge of sports and ability to lead group activities Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to serve as a role model
• Candidates pursuing careers in recreation, education, or youth development are encouraged to apply.

DEFINITION: The Recreation Leader plans and conducts department activities, events and programs at various sites, including but not limited to: parks, schools, recreational facilities and administrative offices.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives immediate direction from the Recreation Supervisor I/II or designee. No direct supervision of staff is exercised.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is a part time, extra help position in the Parks & Recreation Department. The Recreation Leader is distinguished from the Recreation Aide by the performance and level of more complex and difficult tasks requiring greater independence and judgment in completing assigned programs, specialized programs, projects or activities.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
• Assists with the organization, coordination and marketing of department programs, events and activities.
• Supervises and instructs less experience recreation personnel.
• Maintains records and prepares reports as required.
• Conducts and guides recreational activities such as arts and crafts, science, nature, drama, and sports.
• Maintains order and assists in the promotion of and adherence to the department rules, regulations, and policies; assists in instruction of volunteer and subordinate personnel in in-service training and recreation workshops for leaders.
• Performs a variety of reception, clerical and administrative tasks as necessitated by the assignment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Education: Minimum age of seventeen (17) years at the time of employment.
Experience: One (1) year experience working with youth and/or the public.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Depending upon assigned program, project, facility or activity, may be required to possess or obtain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate and Multi-Media and/or Standard First Aid certificates prior to placement at worksite.
WORKING CONDITIONS: May be required to attend off-hour meetings. Incumbent may be exposed to weather conditions while performing some duties outdoors. Prior to placement at the worksite, the employee must positively pass a fingerprint check and drug screen.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Mobility to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings. On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, bend, squat, twist and reach while performing office duties; lift light weights. Manual dexterity to use standard office equipment and supplies and to manipulate both single sheets of paper and large document holders (binders, manuals, etc.); vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone; may supervise children and be required to kneel, sit in low chairs, or sit on floor for prolonged periods; must be able to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: Work in an office or field environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may be exposed to inclement weather conditions if working in a field environment. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing department guidelines, policies and procedures.
An applicant who qualifies for veterans' preference and successfully places on an eligibility list for initial entrance into employment with the city shall be advanced one rank on the final eligibility list. Where there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, no veterans' preference shall apply and all applicants shall be placed on the certification list forwarded to the departments for hiring consideration. The exercise of veterans' preference shall be exhausted upon appointment to a regular position from an eligibility list.
An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable).
Extra Help positions with the City of West Sacramento are designated Tier I or Tier II extra help employees. Those hired as Tier I extra help employees must work less than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year and are not eligible for any City provided benefits, other than those required by law.
Those hired as Tier II extra help employees are scheduled to work beyond 1,000 hours in a fiscal year, but not more than 1,500 hours. Tier II extra help employees receive pro-rated vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits and are enrolled in the city's CalPERS retirement plan.
The City does not participate in full Social Security, but does participate in Medicare. Extra help positions are considered "at will" positions.
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To be considered for the position, all candidates are required to complete and submit the required supplemental questionnaire with their application and resume. Failure to submit the completed supplemental questionnaire and application and resume will disqualify you from further consideration in the selection process used to fill these positions. The answers to the questions below will be evaluated along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "education" and "work experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization to facilitate the screening process. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing the supplemental questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation will negatively affect your evaluation. Do you understand these instructions?

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Describe your experience working with children ages 5-12. This may include camps, coaching, tutoring, babysitting, or other youth programs. What did you enjoy most about working with this age group? If no experience, type "N/A".
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Working with young children requires patience and positivity. Describe how you would handle a situation where a child does not want to participate or is disrupting an activity.
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Summer camp requires staff who can keep kids engaged and excited. Describe an activity, game, or sport you would lead for a group of children and how you would make it fun and inclusive for all skill levels.
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I certify that the statements made in this Supplemental Questionnaire are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith by me. I understand that any misrepresentation and/or falsification of my answers may result in my application being ineligible for this recruitment process.

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