What are the responsibilities and job description for the 10.2025 - Classified - KHS Athletics and Activities (Finance and Operations) position at Kearney NE?
POSITION TO START IN DECEMBER 2025
Benefits:
- Bereavement Leave
- Sick Leave
- Long Term Disability
- Retirement through the Nebraska Public Employees System
- Additional benefits available for employee to purchase. Please contact Human Resources for additional information
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited 2 yr college or tech school preferred.
- Possesses strong secretarial, financial, organizational, and accuracy skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Maintain Confidentiality
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Include, but are not limited to)
- Ontime, regular and in person attendance is an essential function of all positions in KPS.
- Obtain a working knowledge of all District policies and procedures related to cash handling and online payments
- Ensures that accounting procedures as established by the district are followed and maintains financial records according to required retention schedules
- Prepares activity and athletic ticket and concession boxes as needed and in accordance with the expectations of the Activity Director.
- Completes the 3rd count of cash collected in all money boxes and maintains appropriate records of these funds and supplies.
- Receives, process, code and enter into SIS, purchase orders, fines and fees for KHS Athletics, Activities and CTSO programs
- Prepares deposit slips and takes deposits to the bank and submits necessary document to the KPS Finance Department
- Understands and facilitates all purchase order processing steps and maintains financial records in accordance with district policy and in alignment with the Finance Office.
- Effectively communicates and coordinates with vendors for ordering of supplies and services for the Athletic Department.
- Management of online processing of credit/debit card payments and reconciliation of all related accounts
- Management of Hudl online ticking system, camp registration and other functions as needed.
- Enters deposit information into SIS and sends all supporting documentation to KPS Accounts Payable office. Accounts Payable office will verify deposit and post
- Serves as Activity sponsor and Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) sponsor liaison to support them in the created of purchase orders, verification of receipt of supplies again purchase orders, processes invoices for payment approval, collects cash when applicable and enters deposit
- Assist A.D. with corporate sponsorship initiative including the solicitation and collection of funds from Bearcat Vision partners and serves as a professional liason with partners and donors.
- Assist A.D. with the financial management of BSN/Nike School Store’s, Bearcat Vision, and other fundraising activities and platforms
- Assists in the preparing of hosting events, monitoring of events and planning for travel and away activities for all activities and athletics.
- Collection of entry fees for athletic and activity events, prepares deposit slips and takes to the bank
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Never Occasional Frequent Constant
0% 1-32% 33-66% 67%
A. Standing X
B. Walking X
C. Sitting X
D. Bending/Stooping X
E. Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X
F. Climbing X
G. Driving X
H. Lifting 60 lbs. Max X
I. Carrying 100 Ft. X
J. Manual Dexterity Tasks: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy
(Specifically: Calculator, Computer, Copier, Telephone and Typewriter)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual, Sensory)
- Excellent typing and computer skills.
- Proficient written and oral communication.
- Accepts responsibility and handles stress appropriately.
- Respects confidentiality.
- Works well with children and adults.
- Self-starter.
Working Conditions:
Air conditioned/heated building; all weather conditiions
At Will Employment: Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.
It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.
The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title IX, Title II, Title VI & Section 504 –
Melissa Herrmann, Director of human Resources
Kearney Public Schools
320 West 24th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
308-698-8011
melherrmann@kearneycats.com