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KISKEYA Athletics | Pharr, TX
Job Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and weekend morning shifts, with flexibility for additional coverage as needed.
About KISKEYA Athletics
KISKEYA Athletics is an indoor sports and recreation facility offering Parkour, Tennis, Fitness, Open Gym, and a variety of recreational activities for children, families, and adults.
We are looking for an energetic, responsible, and versatile team member who enjoys physical activities, working with people, and contributing to a fun, safe, and welcoming environment.
This is a multi-functional position involving recreational activities, customer service, facility supervision, and operational support. Responsibilities are shared through a rotating schedule with other team members.
Key Responsibilities
Parkour & Recreational Activities
- Assist Parkour coaches with classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
- Help organize activities, games, and physical challenges under the direction of the coaches.
- Monitor participants during Open Gym to promote safe use of equipment and compliance with facility rules.
- Assist with maintaining an organized and safe recreational environment.
Front Desk & Customer Service
- Provide Front Desk coverage during Saturday and Sunday morning shifts as part of the staff rotation.
- Welcome guests, assist with check-ins, and provide information about facility activities and services.
- Assist with customer inquiries, registrations, and transactions.
- Maintain a professional, friendly, and attentive approach to customer service.
Food Court & Activity Room
- Provide coverage at the Food Court concession stand, including customer service, sales, and maintaining cleanliness.
- Supervise the Activity Room and assist guests with recreational activities.
- Monitor the Fun Area, including Ping Pong, Mini Tennis, and Food Court seating areas.
- Ensure guests follow facility guidelines and use recreational equipment appropriately.
- Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper care of equipment throughout assigned areas.
Facility Operations & Team Support
- Rotate between assigned responsibilities based on daily operational needs.
- Assist with opening procedures, including occasional 6:00 AM shifts when needed.
- Help prepare activity areas for daily operations.
- Communicate safety concerns, maintenance issues, and customer needs to management.
- Support coworkers to ensure smooth operations throughout the facility.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Enjoys sports, physical activities, and working in an active recreational environment.
- Comfortable interacting with children, teenagers, and adults.
- Friendly, dependable, punctual, and attentive to safety.
- Able to follow instructions, enforce facility policies, and work independently when needed.
- Willing to learn multiple responsibilities and rotate between departments.
- Comfortable standing, walking, moving around the facility, and participating in light physical activities throughout shifts.
- Basic computer and customer service skills.
- Previous experience in sports, recreation, coaching assistance, childcare, hospitality, or customer service is a plus but not required.
Schedule & Availability
Candidates must have availability for:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: Parkour class assistance and recreational supervision.
- Saturdays and Sundays: Morning Front Desk coverage as part of a rotating schedule.
- Occasional early mornings: Ability to report for a 6:00 AM opening shift when operationally necessary.
Additional responsibilities and shifts may be assigned according to facility needs and employee availability.
Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is someone who enjoys staying active, takes initiative, pays attention to their surroundings, and is comfortable transitioning between recreational activities and customer service responsibilities.
We value reliability, teamwork, professionalism, adaptability, and a strong commitment to safety. Join Our Team!
If you enjoy working in an energetic sports environment, interacting with people, and taking on a variety of responsibilities, we encourage you to apply!
KISKEYA Athletics – Where Sports, Fitness & Fun Come Together!
Kiskeya Athletics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a supportive, team-oriented work environment.
Ability to Commute:
- Pharr, TX 78577 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pharr, TX 78577: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- American Senior Communities13
- Brightview Senior Living5
- Acts Retirement-Life Communities5
- Kaplan Senior Living4K
- Sunrise Senior Living4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in activities assistant jobs.
- High school diploma or equivalent with one or more years of activities or recreation experience
- Experience planning and leading group activities for older adults or individuals with disabilities
- Current CPR and first aid certification
- Familiarity with activity documentation and care plan participation in a long-term care setting
- NCCAP certification or enrollment in an activity professional certification program
- Proficiency with basic computer applications for scheduling, documentation, and communication
Tips for Your Activities Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to program types
Hiring managers in senior living and rehab centers scan for specific program experience, like reminiscence therapy, adaptive sports, or holiday event planning. List the actual activity categories you've run, not just 'planned and led programs,' to clear the first resume screen.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists activities assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your NCCAP certification before applying
Many assisted living and long-term care postings list the Activity Director/Consultant Certification or a NCCAP credential as preferred or required. Completing even the entry-level certification before you apply puts you ahead of candidates who plan to pursue it after hiring.
Name the resident populations you have served
Job descriptions for activities assistants often specify populations like memory care residents, adults with developmental disabilities, or pediatric rehab patients. Match your resume language to the population named in the posting so your experience reads as directly relevant.
Prepare a sample activity calendar for interviews
Many hiring panels ask activities assistant candidates to walk through how they would build a monthly calendar. Bringing a one-page sample you created for a previous role or practicum immediately demonstrates planning skills that other candidates only describe verbally.
Follow up with the activities director directly
In long-term care facilities, the activities director often makes the hiring call rather than HR. A brief, professional follow-up email addressed to that person within three days of applying signals genuine interest and familiarity with how activities departments operate.
Activities Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most activities assistants?
The companies hiring the most activities assistants right now include American Senior Communities, Brightview Senior Living, and Acts Retirement-Life Communities, with the largest share of openings in Indiana, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Senior living chains, long-term care networks, and nonprofit community organizations account for the majority of open roles.
How many activities assistant jobs are remote?
About 6% of activities assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include virtual program coordination, administrative scheduling support, and telehealth-integrated recreation programming for homebound clients.
How do you become an activities assistant?
Start by earning a high school diploma, then gain hands-on experience through volunteering or a paid role at a senior center, rehab facility, or community recreation program. Pursue a NCCAP entry-level certification to strengthen your candidacy. Build a portfolio of programs you have planned and led, and document any experience working with memory care or disability populations before applying to full-time roles.
Can you get hired as an activities assistant with little experience?
Yes, many facilities hire activities assistants with limited formal experience if you can demonstrate enthusiasm, reliability, and exposure to the target population. Volunteer work at a senior center, a practicum from a recreation therapy or gerontology program, or experience leading community events all count. Smaller assisted living communities and nonprofit day programs tend to offer the most accessible entry-level openings.
What does the activities assistant interview process look like?
Most activities assistant interviews involve a screening call with HR followed by an in-person or video interview with the activities director or department supervisor. Expect questions about specific programs you have run, how you handle residents with cognitive or physical limitations, and how you would build a monthly activity calendar. Some facilities ask candidates to do a brief mock activity or walk through a sample schedule they have prepared.
Where can I find and apply to activities assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to activities assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and the population you want to work with, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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