| Employment Opportunities at Paragon |
Paragon Sports is New York City's finest sports specialty store. Periodically, we are able to add staff members to our team of talented associates in both sales and operational capacities. Our mission is to provide a unique shopping experience, every time, for every customer. We strive to accomplish this goal by having the largest assortment of sports related equipment and fashion in the city and to also provide a skilled and knowledgeable group of associates to assess each customer's needs. We value our customers, individual commitment, creativity, positive attitude, respect for all, teamwork, personal growth, and fun which make Paragon an exciting place to work.
Open House Hiring Events
We do our screening and hiring on site and in person, at what we call Open House Hiring Events. (Please note - we are currently unable to accept applications or resumes online.)
If you wish to join the Paragon Sports community please download the application, fill it out and bring it with you to the next Open House.
OPEN HOUSE HIRING EVENT SCHEDULE:
April 2nd from 3PM-4PM |
What it takes
To be considered for sales positions, a candidate must:
Be highly active and skilled as a participant in the sport or outdoor activity that you would be selling the gear for.
Have a previous retail sales background.
Have fairly open availability, including weekends
Life at Paragon Sports
When enjoying time outside of the store, Paragon associates can be found in their native habitats: on softball and soccer fields, running trails, climbing walls, mountain tops, ice rinks, and basketball courts. Paragon Sports teams and activities give associates a chance to share new experiences and further hone their skills. With so much to do in and around NYC, there's something for everyone!
Paragon Sports will hold a Hiring Open House Event on
Tuesday, April 2nd, from 3:00 to 4:00PM on the lower level of our store, 18th & Broadway, in Manhattan. Positions available include: Concierge, Athletic Footwear Sales, Children's Apparel and Footwear Sales, Outdoor Clothing, Fitness, and Fitting Room. Our sales positions require in-depth knowledge and current participation in the category that you are selling the gear for. We seek fit athletes, who are currently participating in the sport, are aware of the latest technology in the category, participate in local competitive events if applicable, etc. Experience in high school is not considered relevant. Previous retail experience is a plus.
We offer a full range of benefits for associates hired in to permanent positions, including a generous associate discount on purchases. Most schedules amount to between 25 and 29 hours a week for sales positions . There is a requirement to have fairly open availability, and weekends are required.
If you wish to apply please attend the event advertised. We are not in a position to respond to telephone calls or email inquiries. To be considered you must attend the event. It is a requirement to dress in a professional manner and bring a pen to fill out the application. If you have a resume it will be reviewed but it is not a requirement. Please do not arrive early at this event. Agencies, no referrals please.
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