Athletic Assistant APEX - Part time *Hiring Event

Summary

The City of McKinney Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a hiring event on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

To be considered you must apply for this position.

HIRING EVENT DETAILS

When & Where

Saturday, February 15, 2025

8 AM – 1 PM (come and go)

McKinney Municipal Service Center - North Campus

3501 N. Central Expressway

McKinney, TX 75071

Click here for driving directions

What To Bring

You must bring several forms and personal documents with you to the event.

Click here for what you need to bring.

Please contact HR if you have any questions: 972-547-7560

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY in 2024, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

Summary Of Position

Under general supervision, the Athletic Assistant is responsible for creating a warm and welcoming environment for athletic events by providing excellent customer service, keeping accurate books, and monitoring gym/fitness area activity.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide positive and enthusiastic customer service to all athletic participants, by calling patrons by name, offering assistance before asked, etc.
• Set up athletic leagues in a timely manner.
• Take accurate score during athletic events.
• Work the scoreboard during athletic events.
• Monitor the gym and the participants during athletic events.
• Assist with recreation programming.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner that aligns with the values, philosophies and standards of The Apex Centre (enthusiastic, courteous, helpful, smiling, attentive to guests, etc.). This includes wearing approved attire and nametag while in the facility.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings.
• Adhere to all written mandatory standards of operation, policies, procedures, manuals, memos, and oral instructions, etc.
• Supervise the floor, track, gym, etc. to keep children and non-members out of unauthorized areas.
• Arrive to work every day, on time as scheduled, in the appropriate work attire.
  
  

Other Job Functions

• Provide back-up support to other areas of the Parks and Recreation Department as needed.
• Perform other tasks as needed or directed.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Behaviors

• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  
  

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 16 years of age.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• First Aid CPR/AED certification preferred.
• Basic computer and phone skills preferred.
  
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen, and background check.
• Ability to work holidays, weekend, various hours, days and times.
  
  

Physical Demands/Supplemental

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to see, speak and hear. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The indoor environment provides for a safe and healthy work environment and is smoke and drug free. Occasionally, it may be wet and humid, as well as moderately loud. The outdoor work environment may result in exposure to extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold and humidity.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.