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Parks & Recreation Business Manager

The Mission Parks & Recreation Department is soliciting a highly motivated individual for the full-time position of Parks and Recreation Business Manager/Superintendent. The selected candidate will manage and direct the functions of the Powell Community Center including financial and reporting duties as required. The position will provide analytical, technical, and administrative assistance and support to facility and supervisory staff; and develop, prepare, and present reports, surveys, and other administrative activities. Hires, supervises, and trains subordinate department personnel. Additional duties will include oversight of department functions and assistance with budget preparation and implementation. Please see full job description details here.

Salary: $71,387 – $103,512 DOQ

Benefits: The City of Mission offers a comprehensive total compensation package including competitive wages, exceptional benefit package, paid leave time, and retirement options. More details are available here.

How to apply: Submit cover letter and resume to resumes@missionks.org.

Position is open until filled. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Police Officer

The Mission Police Department is soliciting highly motivated individuals for the full-time position of Police Officer. Those selected will enforce local, state and federal laws, traffic regulations and will investigate crimes and traffic accidents and will assist the public and serve a department that embraces the community policing philosophy.

State certified officers are preferred but when applicants are not certified, full training will be provided, when selected. Qualified applicants must have above average written and verbal skills.

All uniforms and equipment are furnished. A generous benefits package is included with paid holidays, sick and vacation time.

Starting salary: $54,112 DOQ

Applicants must be 21 years of age at the time of the application and have a high school diploma or equivalent with a clean criminal record and vision correctable to 20/20. Applicants must pass a written test, physical agility test, psychological test, medical/physical and drug screen. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required upon hire. Work schedule requires weekend, holidays, rotating shift work, overtime and court appearances. Applicants must live within a 30-mile radius of the Mission Police Department within one year of hire date.

Certified law enforcement applicants must not have any Brady/Giglio material in background to be eligible for hiring.

Benefits: The City of Mission offers a comprehensive total compensation package including competitive wages, exceptional benefit package, paid leave time, and retirement options. More details are available here.

How to apply: Submit cover letter and resume to resumes@missionks.org. Questions, contact Captain Ron Ruhulessin at 913.676.8328.

Position is open until filled. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Swim Instructors

Overview:

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, this position is primarily responsible for teaching students how to swim in a safe manner at the Mission Family Aquatics Center. Swim Instructor staff also provides updates to patrons, schedule private lessons, and teach group lessons. This employee should possess excellent supervisory, communication, and public relations skills.

Salary:

Position starts at $15.00/Hour.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Must be 16 years of age; or older.
  2. Must be able to work either T/Th evening and/or Saturday morning
  3. Must be able to teach 5 to 10 hours of private lessons a week
  4. Possess Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or have the ability to attain certification through city training.
  5. Must possess Red Cross CPR/AED/ and First-Aid or have the ability to attain certification through city training.
  6. Must have the skill and ability to maintain a safe environment for all patrons.
  7. Must successfully pass a background check.

Job Duties, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  1. Follows safety procedures and practices.
  2. Teach infants, toddlers, and children water safety skills
  3. Maintain paperwork and update swim lessons as needed
  4. Work with minimal supervision during assigned class times
  5. Maintain all equipment used during swim lessons
  6. Be able to communicate effectively with parents and guardians about students needs
  7. Keep control of a class size of no more than 6 for toddlers, 8 for teenagers, and 10 for parent infant.
  8. Be able to teach all swim lesson skills to the standard set by supervisor

How to Apply:

Click here for application, fill out and return to PCC. The recruitment period will stay open until all positions are filled. Interviews will be scheduled after we review your application.

More Information:

For more information on these positions for the Mission Parks & Recreation Department, please contact Jenna Dickman, Aquatics Facilities Manager, at jdickman@missionks.org or at 913.722.8207.

PCC Crew Member

The City of Mission is seeking dynamic and team-oriented individuals to join our Parks + Recreation team at the Powell Community Center. This position interacts with patrons and participants throughout the facility, providing excellent customer service and encouraging patrons to use the facility properly. The job duties include verfying patron membership, following department policies and procedures, following safety procedures, providing assistance to instructors and staff upon request, responds to onsite injuries or incidents. Occasionally, the job will include assisting with special events or maintenance projects, scheduling use of the facility, rooms or equipment, and performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

  • Six months of similar or related experience is preferred. Employees are expected to have acquired
  • High school diploma or GED preferred. American Red Cross/First Aid/AED/CPR Certification within the first 6 months of employment.
  • The ability to read and interpret written instructions, manuals and other documents as required.

Read the full position description here.

Download the application here and return to the Powell Community Center 6200 Martway Street, Mission, KS.

Job Type: Part-time.

Pay Rate: $11.00/hour

After successfully completing 30 days of employment, employees will be eligible for an individual membership to the Powell Community Center for a discounted rate of $15/month.

The City of Mission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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