Q: What is the hiring process at City Sports?

The hiring process at City Sports involves a possible phone screening and interview. The entire process from start to finish can take one to three weeks. To learn more about open positions and to let City Sports know you're interested, you can send your resume to contact@citysports.com . Don't forget to follow them on social media for the latest job postings. They also typically post on job sites such as Indeed and Zip Recruiter.

Question 1

Does City Sports drug test?

Accepted Answer

Yes, City Sports drug tests. However, they do not do so consistently across locations or positions. From our research, we have found that around 30% of current or past City Sports employees were asked to take a pre-employment drug test.

Question 2

Does City Sports hire felons?

Accepted Answer

Yes, City Sports hires felons. They do so, however, on a case-by-case basis depending on the nature of the felony, the duration from when it occurred, and the City Sports position.

Felonies related to violence, theft, or cybercrimes make employment at City Sports less likely. The same goes for felony charges that are less than a year old. While City Sports does not ask about your criminal record during the application process, they do run a background check on all potential hires. We recommend being honest with the hiring manager during the interview.

Question 3

How do you answer, "Why are you interested in working for City Sports?"

Accepted Answer

You answer "Why are you interested in working for City Sports" by focusing on the company and its mission to promote physical fitness with quality affordable athletic wear.

We recommend coming up with around three reasons why you want to work for City Sports that relate to your interests and passions.

Question 4

How do you write a cover letter for a job at City Sports?

Accepted Answer

You write a cover letter for a job at City Sports by focusing on your skills and experiences that best align with the job at hand and with a company that prides itself on selling quality athletic wear and equipment.

Question 5

How old do you have to be to work at City Sports?

Accepted Answer

You have to be 18 years of age or older to work at City Sports. This includes any entry-level, internship, or retail and warehouse position. Most corporate positions at City Sports require candidates to have at least a bachelor's degree and several years of work experience.

Question 6

What benefits does City Sports offer?

Accepted Answer

City Sports offers below-average benefits including health insurance, limited paid time off, and no retirement benefits, but a solid employee discount of 40%. The types of benefits that one is eligible for at City Sports depend on the number of hours worked and the type of position.

Question 7

What is the dress code at City Sports?

Accepted Answer

The dress code at City Sports is casual. True to what they sell, City Sports is all about athletic wear and performance, as long as it's work appropriate and professional. It's not unusual to see employees, for example, wearing shorts, a football jersey, and sneakers.

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