Photo Assistant – Youth Sports Photography (Part-Time Seasonal)
Pay: From $17.00 per hour, based on experience
Pro Shots Photography | Fresno & Central Valley
Pro Shots Photography is seeking dependable, energetic Photo Assistants to join our youth sports picture-day team.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with children, communicates confidently, and can help keep athletes organized and moving efficiently through the photography process.
Photo Assistants work closely with our photographers, check-in staff, coaches, and league representatives. No professional photography experience is required. Training is provided on our posing, equipment, safety, and picture-day workflow.
To be considered, complete our formal application at: www.ProShots.com/jobs
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist photographers with posing individual athletes, buddy groups, coaches, and teams
- Help organize athletes and prepare them for their photographs
- Provide clear, friendly direction to children of different ages
- Help keep the photography line moving efficiently and on schedule
- Check uniforms, equipment, hair, posture, and other details before photographs are taken
- Help ensure athletes are facing the correct direction and following the photographer’s instructions
- Communicate professionally with athletes, parents, coaches, and league staff
- Assist with loading, unloading, setting up, and breaking down photography equipment
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe photography area
- Follow established Pro Shots Photography procedures and instructions
- Arrive on time and remain available for the full scheduled event
- Represent Pro Shots Photography in a friendly and professional manner
Qualifications
- Experience working with children, youth sports, schools, camps, events, or customer service is preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable giving clear instructions to individuals and groups
- Friendly, patient, confident, and professional
- Dependable and able to follow directions
- Detail-oriented and able to notice uniform, posing, and appearance issues
- Able to stay organized in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Able to work independently while contributing to a team
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to event locations throughout the Central Valley
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Photography experience is helpful but not required.
Schedule and Availability
This is a part-time, seasonal, event-based position. Work is primarily available during the spring and fall youth sports seasons.
Schedules vary depending on league and school photography dates. Most assignments take place during:
- Saturdays and Sundays
- Weekday afternoons and evenings
- Occasional weekday school hours
- Early morning start times for larger picture days
A typical weekend event may run approximately 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, while weekday events may run approximately 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Actual hours vary by assignment.
This is not a guaranteed-hours position. Team members are scheduled based on event needs, availability, performance, and seasonal workload. Applicants should have regular weekend availability during the spring and fall seasons.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and move frequently throughout an event
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in changing weather conditions
- Ability to assist with loading, unloading, setting up, and breaking down equipment
Location
This is an on-location position. Photo shoots are held at schools, parks, sports complexes, gyms, and other locations throughout Fresno and the Central Valley.
Reliable transportation is required.
Why Join Pro Shots Photography?
- Gain experience working in youth sports and event photography
- Receive training on posing and professional picture-day procedures
- Work with a supportive and experienced photography team
- Enjoy a flexible, seasonal event schedule
- Develop communication, leadership, and customer service skills
- Opportunity for additional assignments and advancement based on performance and availability
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Seasonal
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunity for additional seasonal assignments
Work Location: On the road
To be considered, complete our formal application at: www.ProShots.com/jobs
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you own reliable transportation to travel to various locations?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
