An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out in its entirety. The NEOGOV on-line application is considered to be an official City application. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. Incomplete information on the application may be cause for disqualification. In addition, the applicant must submit a resume. Applications and resumes will be screened for qualifications. The most qualified applicants will be placed on an eligibility list. The top scoring candidates will be referred to the department for further consideration and the next step in the selection process.
The West Sacramento Recreation Center is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Lead Recreation Leader to direct our Youth Sports Camps. This position is ideal for an energetic and organized individual who is passionate about sports, youth development, and creating a fun and safe environment for campers. The Lead Recreation Leader will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of camp operations, including staff supervision, program planning, and ensuring an engaging and positive experience for participants.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment and adapt to changing situations.
- Experience working with youth in a recreational or camp setting.
- Knowledge of a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, baseball, and general fitness activities.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.
- Be able to work flexible hours, including weekends if needed.
DEFINITION: The Lead Recreation Leader is responsible for the overall operations of a recreation facility or major program and its assigned extra help employees and volunteers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general direction from the Recreation Supervisor I/II or designee. Exercises supervision of assigned extra help employees and volunteers.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is a part time, extra help position in the Parks & Recreation Department. The Lead Recreation Leader is distinguished from the Senior Recreation Leader by the performance of more complex and difficult tasks requiring greater independence and judgment in completing assigned programs, projects or activities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate, and implement a variety of sports programs and activities tailored to different age groups and skill levels.
Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate camp staff, coaches, and volunteers.
Maintain a safe and supportive camp environment, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with campers, parents, staff, and the recreation center management.
Manage camp logistics, including scheduling, equipment inventory, and facility use.
Develop and enforce camp rules and expectations for behavior.
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary.
Coordinate special events, guest speakers, and sports clinics to enhance the camp experience.
Oversee camp registration and maintain accurate participant records.
Required
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: High school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of twenty (20) semester units of related college education preferred.
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible related experience. Supervisory experience preferred.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid California driver's license; and current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Multi-Media and/or Standard First Aid certificates prior to placement at worksite. Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain a Class "B" California driver's license within thirty (30) days of employment.
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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What experience do you have leading youth sports programs or camps? Please provide specific examples.
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How would you ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all campers and staff?
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Describe a time you had to manage a challenging situation at a camp or sports program. How did you handle it?
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What strategies do you use to engage children of different skill levels in sports activities?
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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.
